| Initiatives - Publications |
| Writing in the Air | ||
 | This publication comes as a result of action research carried out by a group of teachers in Kent schools, a Leading Literacy Head Teacher, staff from the Advisory Service Kent and Christ Church University College. The work began with a focus on boys' writing, but then extended to encompass all children. Staff in the Foundation Stage and KS1 will find this document supports them in their day to day work and helps them to create stimulating learning opportunities for all children, especially boys, in the area of compositional writing. The publication cost is £10.00. | |
| Open Questions | ||
 |  | This publication draws together some of the work being carried out in Kent Schools in the Foundation Key Stage and in Key Stage One. The approach of using open questions to develop thinking can be applied across all curriculum areas and to all phases of learning. The charge is £7.50 per copy. |
| Planning for Role-play | ||
 |  | This resource pack for developing children's role-play has been produced by teachers and members of Kent Advisory Service. It's purpose is to help practitioners provide learning and teaching experiences of the highest quality. In particular, it will support children's emerging abilities to set a scene as a context for developing a character, aid the sequencing of ideas and events and encourage the use of imagination and creativity. This will provide a firm foundation for children's future skills in the compositional aspects of writing. The charge is £7.50 per copy. |
| The Environment as the Third Teacher | ||
 | The Environment as the Third Teacher The notion of the 'Environment as the Third Teacher' comes from the philosophies of the Reggio Emilia pre-schools in Northern Italy, that there are two great influences in the education of young children; the home and the school. They believe that there is a third contributor, the environment that also makes a significant contribution. Children can engage in the learning process through the opportunities provided by the environment. These opportunities need to be stimulating and inspiring to children, as they become involved. The resources should be provided in such a way that the children can not resist touching, exploring, investigating and asking questions…… and thus problem solving and thinking logically to make sense of their world. We share this book with you, knowing that the contents are not necessarily original, but we hope that our stories and successes may impact on your setting and be an inspiration for you and your children! | |
| Lets think about it | ||
 | This publication draws together some of the work carried out by Kent curriculum advisors and educational psychologists as part of a two-day training programme for primary school teachers on Thinking Skills. The booklet includes ideas from teachers for using thinking tools such as 6 hats and mindmaps, many of which would also be applicable at Key Stage 3. Case studies provide innovative examples of implementing the ideas in Kent Primary Schools and some of the theoretical background to thinking skills is covered. £7.99 + P&P | |
| Kent Scheme of work for Primary Science | ||
 | This publication will allow all primary schools to develop planning that will ensure coverage of all the science in the national curriculum in a progressive and engaging manner, which includes effective assessment for learning. It includes new, up-to-date activities as well as guidance on the strategies that teachers can use to ensure that there is progression in both skills and knowledge. Includes a CD-ROM containing Unit plans and assessment grids. £9.99 + P&P | |
| Boys can do better | ||
 | 15 Primary and Secondary case studies to help boys raise their achievement in English, with lists of recommended books and resources. £12.99 + P&P | |
| Assessing to Learn - Learning to Assess | ||
 | This exciting new resource for schools provides a comprehensive and easy to use guidance for assessment of and for learning in PE. It is the result of research and development work in Kent over the last two years and will help you take a fresh look at learning based on practical, tried and tested strategies. Includes: assessment framework booklet teachers resource booklet DVD 8 laminated training cards £29.99 + P&P | |
| Between the Lines | ||
 | The aim of this publication is to show how a small group of Kent teachers supported their children’s development as writers and how they raised standards of achievement in boys’ writing – as well as girls’. £9.99 + P&P | |
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Together with a cheque made payable to Kent County Council. | ||