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.
Catch HFL in Teach Primary this week

Catch HFL in Teach Primary this week

News
14 Jan 2026
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.
New independent cyber security audit for Hertfordshire schools 

New independent cyber security audit for Hertfordshire schools 

News
13 Jan 2026
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.
Supporting pupils to understand sentences: Insights from the Writing Framework

Supporting pupils to understand sentences: Insights from the Writing Framework

Blog
13 Jan 2026
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.
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Terms and conditions for Technology in Schools

Terms and conditions for Technology in Schools
A refreshed A Level maths revision offer for 2026

A refreshed A Level maths revision offer for 2026

News
08 Jan 2026
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.