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2024 Year 1 Phonics Screening Check: A fine lens on a broad-brush measure

Blog
10 Sep 2024
Findings and trends from the 2024 Y1 phonics screening check and a free analysis tool.
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Notes from a Small Island Trust (with apologies to Bill Bryson)

Blog
09 Sep 2024
MAT growth for some trusts is essential for them to remain financially stable, but it’s not easy. We asked our CEO, Carole Bennett, who was CEO of a growing Church school trust about her experience and what she learnt along the way.
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Ofsted Big Listen results – what it means for Early Years

Blog
09 Sep 2024
Following the publication of Ofsted’s Big Listen Consultation results, this blog summaries the findings that are pertinent to the Early Years sector.
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Supporting your school community after the riots: a free, downloadable resource

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05 Sep 2024
Following the recent riots and widespread violence, our Wellbeing team have created a free, downloadable resource which outlines useful sources of information to help schools and settings navigate this situation.
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HFL Education shortlisted for Education Today award 2024

News
05 Sep 2024
We are delighted to announce that HFL Education has been shortlisted for an Education Today School & Supplier Award.
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Subject leadership tips: communication, summative assessment, and planning ahead

Blog
03 Sep 2024
How to excel in subject leadership: Focus on communication, leverage summative assessments, and create manageable plans
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New term, new Term Times magazine

News
02 Sep 2024
Term Times is the HFL small magazine, packed full of interesting articles about issues affecting schools, and a carefully curated selection of training events. Issue 2 is out now.
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Launching senior leader coaching with exclusive coaching packages for Hertfordshire schools

News
29 May 2025
Senior leaders across Hertfordshire can now take advantage of reduced rates on coaching thanks to our collaboration with, Inharness and Leadership Edge.
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Senior leader coaching

Exclusive coaching packages for Hertfordshire headteachers and senior leaders to enhance leadership and wellbeing through online and face-to-face sessions.
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Can I tell you about... Una Marson?

Blog
02 Sep 2024
Una Marson is a rare find. Her life and achievements have fairly recently been unearthed: her pioneering spirit committed to articles, curated collections and even a BBC short film ‘Our Lost Caribbean Voice’.