Phonics in the Curriculum
What is phonics? Why is teaching Phonics so important, and what are the benefits of teaching phonics?
Post-Covid Checklist - Help Reduce Increased Anxiety in Primary School
UK primary schools hope to head for a smooth year of education this autumn, but it’s unrealistic to expect all pupils to bounce back.
Outdoor Activity: A No-Brainer for Primary School Children’s Physical, Mental and Academic Health
We all know that regular physical exercise is important, but sometimes we need a nudge. These 9 inspiring reasons to ‘get physical’ at school will have you and your class outdoors and on your feet!
The Organised Teacher: 7 Planning Tips for the New Term
The organisation is essential for the smooth running of a classroom. Planning and knowing where things are, help both you and your students to flourish. Follow these top teacher-organising tips to keep your class shipshape - all year long.
6 Ways to a Super School Sports Day
Despite the brilliant Joe Wicks, Sport England figures show that most young people failed to meet the recommended 60 minutes of daily exercise in the 2019/20 academic year. The loss of team sport not only reduced fitness opportunities but also cut the social benefits that come with team spirit and camaraderie.
How Classroom Furniture Aids Learning
As schools begin welcoming back flurries of pupils, the excitement of escaping the four walls we had become all too well-acquainted with is equally met by the underlying anxiety of missed lessons and work, for teachers parents and children alike. To ease this transition, and get learning back to where it should be, we can offer classroom furniture that promotes efficient learning, while adding to the overall classroom aesthetic.
Now We Are Back In School
Now that schools are back to normal, the maintained schools amongst us are thinking about our new budgets whilst all schools will be looking towards their resourcing for the next school year.
The task of budget setting and bidding for departments, or the spending of the rest of the school’s allocated budget in academies, is well underway. As always, the School Business Leaders amongst us are doing everything we can to achieve the best value for money.
Autism Acceptance Month
Throughout Autism Acceptance Month, several KCS employees shared their personal experiences about living with autism with a focus on tackling some common misconceptions. To round up this month’s activity, we are delighted to share their insights and expertise.
Schools; Eco Friendly?
How eco-friendly are schools?
The environment and how to be more eco-friendly is something high on the agenda for many schools. It is of vital importance that students learn how to protect the world around them by reducing their footprint. This can also result in potential cost-saving benefits, which is always welcome news for the Business Managers amongst us!
Our News - Andy Wilson
As an experienced leader in a multi-brand organisation, Andy joins the Group with an exceptional track record in the education industry. Andy’s career spans UK and US private sector, private equity and owner-entrepreneur businesses with strong strands of growth strategy and transformation throughout.