Published
10 November 2025

We are delighted that the quality of our ESSENTIALWRITING programmes have been recognised in this year’s Teach Awards with a win in the Teach Primary English category and highly commended in the Teach Early Years Communication, Language & Literacy category! 

The judges' comments on ESSENTIALWRITING were incredible. 

Essential Writing by HFL Education is well-structured and user-friendly, with planning that is easy to follow and effectively aligned with the national curriculum. The judges felt that it offers excellent value for money, coming in at a lower cost than similar writing programmes on the market. Judges particularly liked the way the planning was broken down into steps, with a focus on writing for a purpose and to entertain.  It caters well to a range of teaching contexts, including mixed-age classes, and provides clearly planned opportunities for adaptive teaching to support pupils with SEND. The website is simple to navigate, making access to materials quick and efficient. Overall, Essential Writing is a high-quality, accessible resource that supports effective writing instruction across a range of classroom settings.

Plus, ESSENTIALWRITING for Early Years is highly commended in the Teach Early Years Communication, Language & Literacy category!  

The judges comments on ESSENTIALWRITING for Early Years were equally generous: 

We loved all of the resources for teachers, such as the reflection toolkit. This allowed us to assess our current practices and identify areas for improvement. We also loved the detailed literacy plans which cover all EYFS areas and provide examples for future plans/themes. The website is easy to use and the price is good.

The awards are testament to the hard work and dedication of our Primary English and Early Years teams and we extend our congratulations to all of them. 

If you’d like to learn more about our programmes visit ESSENTIALWRITING and ESSENTIALWRITING for Early Years

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