The return of KS2 progress scores (2026)

The return of KS2 progress scores (2026)

Blog
05 Nov 2025
KS2 progress scores will be returning for the current Y6 cohort. But can we predict what targets children need to hit in order to attain positive progress scores?
Measure made visual: bar modelling with the 2025 Maths Reasoning Paper 3

Measure made visual: bar modelling with the 2025 Maths Reasoning Paper 3

Blog
04 Nov 2025
Looking to boost KS2 maths problem solving and reasoning? This blogs takes a look at how to use bar modelling for questions involving measure in the End of KS2 SATs 2025 Reasoning Paper 3.
We’re finalists for an Education Today award 2025!

We’re finalists for an Education Today award 2025!

News
04 Nov 2025
We are delighted to be finalists for an Education Today Overall Company of the Year Award 2025!
The National Primary English Conference 2026

The National Primary English Conference 2026

Event
An unmissable conference for primary educators, featuring leading experts in national policy and international research to deepen understanding of writing and enhance classroom practice.
AI can’t spot a predator – why schools must stay human in hiring

AI can’t spot a predator – why schools must stay human in hiring

Blog
22 Oct 2025
AI presents many challenges and opportunities for schools, governors & trustees who should ensure and monitor that it’s being used in ways that enhance school life and opportunities for pupils, as well as helping reduce the workload of school leaders and staff. Rebecca Jones, from our school’s HR team discusses just such an opportunity and considers the associated risks.
Listen to Catherine Loake, Director of Business Services, on the latest episode of the Headteacher Update Podcast

Listen to Catherine Loake, Director of Business Services, on the latest episode of the Headteacher Update Podcast

News
22 Oct 2025
Listen to Catherine Loake, Director of Business Services, on the latest episode of the Headteacher Update Podcast.
HFL Education and the recent East of England RISE event

HFL Education and the recent East of England RISE event

News
21 Oct 2025
We’re delighted that our work with the Department for Education’s new RISE programme is going from strength to strength. Penny Slater from HFL recently facilitated a session at the East of England RISE event.
Free introductory reading fluency webinar recording

Free introductory reading fluency webinar recording

News
20 Oct 2025
Our wonderful English team hosted a free introductory webinar on our Reading Fluency Project recently which we’d love to share more widely.
Using Question Level Analysis to inform your curriculum evaluation

Using Question Level Analysis to inform your curriculum evaluation

Blog
15 Oct 2025
This blog explores how detailed analysis of pupil responses to individual assessment questions can reveal patterns of understanding and misconceptions, helping educators refine curriculum planning, improve teaching strategies, and ensure alignment with learning goals.
Find out about Widgit!

Find out about Widgit!

News
15 Oct 2025
At HFL Education we are a Widgit Centre and we’d like to share some free resources Widgit have made available to support mental health.