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This blog shows how strengthening vocabulary and grammar through the Writing Framework can make pupils’ writing clearer, more confident and more creative, giving teachers practical strategies they can use straight away to improve classroom outcomes.

In recent weeks we’ve seen articles in Headteacher Update by HFL Governance Adviser, Jonathan Ellam and an article by Secondary Science Adviser, Anna Mapley in SecEd. They reflect our ongoing commitment to providing evidence-informed, practical support that helps schools strengthen leadership, teaching and learning.

We’re delighted to introduce our new Achieving Inspection Readiness (AIR) visits, designed to help schools and early years settings feel confident and well prepared for inspection and other external professional reviews.

This blog explains how accurate SEN data in the spring School Census directly affects national statistics, Ofsted preparation, and a school’s own SEND context, while giving clear, practical steps to ensure their pupil information is correct and up to date.

Community venues offer fantastic opportunities for early years provision but can pose safeguarding and security challenges. This blog highlights key risks and practical solutions aligned with the EYFS 2025 statutory framework.

Take a look at the latest edition of Teach Primary and you’ll find “Following the Reader” an article by HFL’s Education Development and Partnership Lead, Penny Slater and Ellen Counter, Interim Deputy Lead Adviser for Primary English.

Cyber-attacks on schools are rising fast. To help schools strengthen their cyber resilience, HFL’s Technology in Schools team has launched a new independent Cyber Security Audit and Action Plan service. The audit gives schools a clear understanding of their cyber risks and practical, prioritised recommendations for improvement.

This blog gives clear, practical insight into how to teach sentences effectively—celebrating the strengths of the Writing Framework while warning against common misinterpretations—so pupils develop both accuracy and genuine writerly confidence.

Following feedback from students and schools, we have refreshed our A Level Maths revision offer for 2026, moving away from shorter sessions to a new five-part A Level Maths Fundamentals Masterclass Series designed to give students the time and depth they need to really secure key maths concepts.