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Empathy Day: Read all about it!

Blog
21 May 2024
Empathy Lab’s Empathy Day 2024 will soon be here. Marie Lowen explores why schools should join in.
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I have a vision - effective assessment of children’s confidence in their arithmetical proficiency

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16 May 2024
A step-by-step guide to exploring children’s confidence in their arithmetical proficiency to enable planning that meets the needs of the learners.
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Put your school in the driving seat for the Year 4 Multiplication Tables Check

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14 May 2024
Buckle up and get ready for a smoother journey to multiplication success! Rachael Brown examines how using the principles of learning to drive and the ‘learn, rehearse, recall, assess’ model can put your school in the driving seat.
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SEND-transition planning primary to secondary

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13 May 2024
A blog exploring top tips and strategies to support pupils with SEND as they transition from primary to secondary school.
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Let’s embrace the discomfort: navigating challenging conversations

Blog
08 May 2024
Whether negotiating a difficult situation, or engaging in discussions about polarising topics, challenging conversations can evoke a sense of unease. But what if we reframe our perspective and see these conversations as opportunities for growth and understanding?

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Book recommendations to support equality, diversity and inclusion

Blog
07 May 2024
Rickella Griffiths shares a range of wonderfully inclusive and diverse books and reflects on the value of adding these to your school bookshelves.
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The HFL Toolkit for School-Based Complaints – now available to purchase

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01 Jul 2024
We have created a low-cost complaints toolkit that will enable schools to efficiently and effectively manage school-based complaints. The toolkit provides step-by-step guidance, suggested responses, essential do’s and don’ts and a summary of the process.
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Celebrating school governance: Happy 5th birthday to Bucks Education Partnership, part of the HFL Education family

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03 May 2024
Today, we celebrate five years since Bucks Education Partnership (BEP) began its mission to drive improvement in governance and make a positive impact on the experiences and opportunities for all pupils.
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New or returning to the EYFS? Your guide to survive and thrive!

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01 May 2024
Joining an EYFS school team in September or returning from time away? Your guide to survive and thrive!
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Inspire me! The CPA approach: using Cuisenaire Rods to explore fractions

Blog
30 Apr 2024
Packed full of practical ideas, investigations and games to secure understanding of fractions: The CPA approach in action.