The Robot in the Room

The robot in the room: tips to identify what Ai-written application look like and how to overcome them

Blog
19 Nov 2025
In the age of AI, we are starting to receive questions from school leaders, business managers are HR officers who are facing a new kind of challenge: the catfish candidate. Just like in online dating, these applicants present a polished, idealised version of themselves, often crafted with the help of AI tools like ChatGPT. Rebecca Jones, Senior Recruitment Adviser, takes a loot at ways we can identify 'the robot in the room'.
Christmas in the Early Years: keeping it meaningful

Christmas in the Early Years: keeping it meaningful

Blog
13 Nov 2025
Discover how to make Christmas in the Early Years joyful, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate without the overwhelm. Celebrate creativity, protect routines, and keep children at the heart of the festive season.
The AEPA Curriculum Review Briefing – a turning point in Education?

The AEPA Curriculum Review Briefing – a turning point in Education?

News
13 Nov 2025
More than 650 school and trust leaders from across the AEPA (Area Based Education Partnerships Association) community joined the first in a new series of briefings to hear from Professor Becky Francis as she outlined the principles and key recommendations of the recent curriculum review.
Navigating the new ITTECF: What it means for you

Navigating the new ITTECF: What it means for you

Blog
12 Nov 2025
Stay ahead of the game by discovering how the new ITT & ECF reforms—now combined into a streamlined, evidence-based framework—can significantly boost teacher effectiveness, well-being, and support for SEND pupils.
Exploring the Writing Framework: what is writing and why does it matter?

Exploring the Writing Framework: what is writing and why does it matter?

Blog
11 Nov 2025
The first in a series of blogs exploring the DfE’s writing framework.
We’ve won a Teach Award! 

We’ve won a Teach Award! 

News
10 Nov 2025
We are delighted that the excellence of our ESSENTIALWRITING programmes have been recognised in this year’s Teach Awards with a win and a highly commended accolade.
Celebrating excellence in the UK early years sector at the NMT Nursery Awards

Celebrating excellence in the UK early years sector at the NMT Nursery Awards

News
10 Nov 2025
As finalists in the Supplier of the Year category we were delighted to be part of the National NMT Nursery Awards ceremony this weekend and to help celebrate excellence in the UK early years sector.
HFL's Anne Peck, Director of Education Services (Primary and Early Years) is a panellist on the latest episode of the Headteacher Update & SecEd Update podcast

HFL's Anne Peck, Director of Education Services (Primary and Early Years) is a panellist on the latest episode of the Headteacher Update & SecEd Update podcast

News
06 Nov 2025
Listen to the latest edition of the Headteacher Update & SecEd podcast on the Ofsted framework and you’ll find Anne Peck, our Head of Primary is one of the panellists.
We're delighted to be exhibiting at Love Literacy 2025

We're delighted to be exhibiting at Love Literacy 2025

News
06 Nov 2025
If you're visiting Love Literacy 2025 on Thursday 27th November, please do stop by our stand and say hello to Ellen Counter and Kathy Roe who would love to chat with you.
The much-awaited curriculum report is out!

The much-awaited curriculum report is out!

News
06 Nov 2025
We’re inviting Hertfordshire schools, trusts and settings, to join the first of a series of online briefings from AEPA, the Area Based Education Partnership Association of which we are proud members, where Professor Becky Francis will be talking to school leaders about her recent work on the curriculum review and report.