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How is AI reshaping the role of personal statements in hiring—and why are some employers quietly rethinking their value as authenticity, equity, and trust come under the spotlight?

Anne Peck, Director of Education (Primary and Early Years) at HFL, recently joined Mix 92.6’s The Parents’ Show to share insights into nurturing children's confidence and how that enables them to take risks in learning, including making mistakes, which are essential for growth as they help build new neural pathways and deepen understanding.

Discover how the Writing Framework highlights that teaching handwriting and spelling from reception in a sequenced, structured way frees up pupils’ working memory for composition—building fluency, resilience, and confident writing across the curriculum.

Discover why foundational knowledge really matters: this blog offers a clear, practical look at how identifying and sequencing the essential knowledge in primary foundation subjects helps children understand more, remember more, and make stronger progress across the curriculum.

Working in close partnership with schools, settings and trusts is central to everything HFL does, and we are delighted to welcome two new Non‑Executive Directors whose experience and leadership will further strengthen that relationship.

With EYFS updates ahead, this blog explains new safer sleep guidance for early years settings, highlighting risks, supervision expectations and practical steps to protect babies and young children during one of their most vulnerable routines.

As part of our collaboration with Mix 92.6, Paul Jenkins, Secondary Effectiveness Adviser, appears for the second time on The Parents’ Show to provide more practical advice on supporting teenagers through GCSE and A level revision.

Bite-sized listening to help school leaders step back from day-to-day pressures, reflect on the bigger picture, and explore practical ways to lead their organisations sustainably and strategically.

With changes in the educational landscape, and in particular governance priorities for governing and trust boards, HFL and Bucks Education Partnership are working together to undertake a review of our Governance Services offer and invite you to have your say.