Introducing: 10 with Zen, our new podcast series!
A series of 10-minute podcasts exploring education sector issues and topics
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Supply Guides
Practical advice, written by teachers for teachers See all
Five books to promote friendships, inclusivity and understanding of SEND
It’s Anti-Bullying Week, which is a great opportunity to emphasise the collective responsibility of students to end bullying and respect each other. With powerful illustrations and encouraging messages, picture books are an ideal way to help children understand and celebrate their differences.
Top Tips for Classroom Teaching Assistants
Here we share 4 tips for teaching assistants returning to work in September
CPD Resources for Teachers and TAs
A collection of books and online courses for any teaching staff to explore during the lockdown
Helping SEND Pupils Transition Back to School
Some useful insight on how to best deal with the transition of SEN students back to school
Keeping early years reading on track during home learning
I’ve written this post to share some ideas to support early years reading at home.
Why Teach Supply
What to consider if you're thinking about a new role See all
3 ways supply teaching helped me start my own business
Robert, a supply teacher working with Zen Educate, shares his insight into how teaching supply can provide the flexibility, extra time and experience to start your own business.
How and Why I Got Into Supply Teaching in London
Explore the main benefits of supply teaching with one of Zen's best teachers, as she recalls how she became drawn to supply and how she ended up working with Zen.
The Advantages of Becoming a Supply Teacher
Supply can offer a lot of benefits for teachers depending on personal needs and wants. Working as a supply teacher with her own business on the side, Gerrie shares some of the advantages of supply.
Why I Supply: the Benefits of Supply Teaching
Mary, a supply teacher with Zen, shares her personal reasons for teaching supply and sheds light on the benefits of supply work.
For schools
Helping schools overcome obstacles and provide for their staff and students See all
Introducing: 10 with Zen, our new podcast series!
A series of 10-minute podcasts exploring education sector issues and topics
Understanding the Early Career Framework and Supporting NQTs: Key insights from our webinar
Earlier this week, Zen Educate hosted a joint webinar with Prestolee Multi-Academy Trust, discussing the ECF (Early Career Framework) and how to develop effective career development for Newly Qualified Teachers (NQTs).
How can Teaching Assistants socially support children with SEND?
Having a strong friendship group can be a huge factor in protecting children against bullying. As part of Anti-Bullying Week 2020, Zen’s SEN lead, Olivia, suggests some ways TAs can help support children with SEND.
The Journey from School to Undergraduate Study in Chemistry
Dr Kristy Turner offers a unique insight into supporting STEM students, from her professional Chemistry teaching and lecturing experience in both school and university. She outlines challenges and raises questions for school leaders supporting learners with their journey into higher education.
Zen updates
Insight into Zen HQ: who we are, how we work and what we stand for See all
Standing up to racism
At Zen Educate, we stand united in the efforts to challenge racial injustice in all forms.
We’ve now saved schools and teachers over £500k in agency fees
Last week we were thrilled to hit a milestone £500k of savings in agency fees — these savings go straight to schools and back into teacher’s pay
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