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How might we develop our readers in Year 2 once they have completed the phonics programme?

Early Years leaders face rising expectations and workforce challenges—discover how strategic leadership, a focus on staff wellbeing, and strong retention practices can sustain quality and support the best outcomes for children.

Beyond the headline-grabbing drop in the threshold, what does the 2026 phonics screening check reveal about fluency, automaticity and making learning stick?

Discover practical strategies for attracting and retaining high-quality Teaching Assistants by rethinking traditional recruitment approaches. This blog explores how schools can widen their talent pool, focus on transferable skills and build stronger support teams for long-term success.

Building mathematical minds begins in the small, meaningful moments of early childhood, through play, daily routines, conversation, and exploration. As children wonder, notice patterns, count, compare, and solve problems, they develop confidence, curiosity, and a joyful understanding of the mathematical world around them.

HFL Education’s Kathy Roe explores why audience and purpose are essential to developing confident, motivated young writers in her latest article for Headteacher Update. Discover practical ideas to strengthen writing outcomes across your primary school.

Looking to start the new year with high-quality professional development that brings your whole staff team together? Then join us for The Big INSET 2027!

We are pleased to share that the HFL Shop is moving into the HFL Hub, bringing more of your HFL services together in one place. Following this update, you will also be able to access additional services, including portals and subscriptions such as PA+, using a single login.