Governor & Trustee Conference 2026

Governor & Trustee Conference 2026

Event
Join us for a future-focused evening webinar for governors and trustees, exploring what’s changing now — and what effective governance needs next.
Pupil wellbeing, inclusion and behaviour: insight and support for schools

Pupil wellbeing, inclusion and behaviour: insight and support for schools

News
05 Feb 2026
Insight, guidance and training from our team supporting schools with pupil wellbeing, inclusion and behaviour - strengthening curriculum, systems and practice to improve pupils’ everyday experience of school.
Supervisions in the EYFS: Why they matter and how to make them work

Supervisions in the EYFS: Why they matter and how to make them work

Blog
04 Feb 2026
Supervisions in the EYFS are more than formal meetings, they’re a space for reflection, support, and safeguarding. Discover why regular, well-structured supervisions boost staff confidence, wellbeing, and the quality of provision for every child.
Diving into the 2025 KS2 SATS Arithmetic Paper: Using the Question Level Analysis

Diving into the 2025 KS2 SATS Arithmetic Paper: Using the Question Level Analysis

Blog
03 Feb 2026
Explore insights from the 2025 KS2 arithmetic paper, using Question Level Analysis to identify strengths, gaps, and strategies for improving pupils’ fluency and conceptual understanding of high-value areas in maths.
Keeping children safe: Managing internet-linked devices in Early Years settings

Keeping children safe: Managing internet-linked devices in Early Years settings

Blog
28 Jan 2026
This blog is worth reading because it helps Early Years teachers understand how to keep children safe when using internet‑enabled devices by highlighting key risks and offering practical safeguarding strategies they can apply immediately.
The language of great writing: Exploring vocabulary and grammar through the Writing Framework

The language of great writing: Exploring vocabulary and grammar through the Writing Framework

Blog
27 Jan 2026
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.
HFL in the news!

HFL in the news!

News
27 Jan 2026
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.
New Achieving Inspection Readiness (AIR) visits for Early Years

New Achieving Inspection Readiness (AIR) visits for Early Years

News
21 Jan 2026
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.
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The School Census: why it is important for SENCOs to spring clean their SEN data

Blog
15 Jan 2026
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.
Shared spaces, safe places! - Keeping children safe in shared community spaces: A guide for Early Years settings

Shared spaces, safe places! - Keeping children safe in shared community spaces: A guide for Early Years settings

Blog
14 Jan 2026
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.