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The Big INSET: Effective Assessment, Adaptive Teaching and Quality Education

Event
Join us on Monday 5th January 2026 for ‘The Big INSET’ designed especially for primary schools and focussing on Assessment for Learning and Adaptive Teaching.
Integrating initial teacher training in your small school

Integrating initial teacher training in your small school

Blog
21 May 2025
In this blog, we provide the answers to some frequently asked questions, as well as sharing the experience of two local headteachers, who have successfully supported trainees within their small school settings.
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Building a writing for pleasure culture at Highover JMI School and Nursery

Blog
20 May 2025
Explore how Highover JMI School is fostering a love of writing.
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School governance is a team game!

Blog
19 May 2025
In this blog I’ll explore what we mean by a team game and (cue some understandable groans!) I am going to use the analogy of football to see where the similarities lie and, how as boards, we can learn from the ‘beautiful game’!
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Launching our Primary Headteachers’ Conference 2025

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15 May 2025
We are delighted to share details of our Primary Headteachers’ Conference 2025, including speakers, conference programme and how to book your place. Join us in October to hear from leading experts, pick up new ideas and network with your colleagues.
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HFL MIS support for hundreds of schools in Wales

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15 May 2025
We’re delighted that our MIS team have started supporting hundreds of schools in Wales with their MIS provision. Learn more about the relationship management which brought this new business to fruition.
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Primary Headteachers’ Conference 2025

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Our much anticipated, two-day annual Hertfordshire Primary Headteachers' Conference is a perfect opportunity to hear from leading experts, pick up new ideas and network with your colleagues from schools across the county.
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The long tail of whole class guided reading

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09 May 2025
This blog discusses strategies for implementing whole class guided reading in KS2, emphasizing the importance of balancing this approach with other reading practices to ensure all children develop a love of reading and become proficient readers.
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SEND transition planning

Blog
23 Apr 2025
A blog exploring top tips and strategies to support pupils with SEND as they transition from primary to secondary school.
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Five top tips for Year 6 writing in the summer term

Blog
22 Apr 2025
Ben Meyjes offers some top tips to support year 6 writers in achieving their potential in the summer term.