Year 1 phonics screening check 2026: the threshold is one mark lower, but is the story really any different?

Year 1 phonics screening check 2026: the threshold is one mark lower, but is the story really any different?

Blog
13 Jul 2026
Beyond the headline-grabbing drop in the threshold, what does the 2026 phonics screening check reveal about fluency, automaticity and making learning stick?
Rethinking TA recruitment

Rethinking TA recruitment

Blog
13 Jul 2026
Discover practical strategies for attracting and retaining high-quality Teaching Assistants by rethinking traditional recruitment approaches. This blog explores how schools can widen their talent pool, focus on transferable skills and build stronger support teams for long-term success.
Building mini mathematicians: Every moment counts

Building mini mathematicians: Every moment counts

Blog
10 Jul 2026
Building mathematical minds begins in the small, meaningful moments of early childhood, through play, daily routines, conversation, and exploration. As children wonder, notice patterns, count, compare, and solve problems, they develop confidence, curiosity, and a joyful understanding of the mathematical world around them.
HFL in Headteacher Update: Is anyone reading this? Getting primary writing right.

HFL in Headteacher Update: Is anyone reading this? Getting primary writing right.

News
08 Jul 2026
HFL Education’s Kathy Roe explores why audience and purpose are essential to developing confident, motivated young writers in her latest article for Headteacher Update. Discover practical ideas to strengthen writing outcomes across your primary school.
The Big INSET 2027: Securing Foundational Learning

The Big INSET 2027: Securing Foundational Learning

News
08 Jul 2026
Looking to start the new year with high-quality professional development that brings your whole staff team together? Then join us for The Big INSET 2027!
The Big INSET 2027

The Big INSET 2027

Event
Start the new year with a powerful, shared professional learning experience. The Big INSET 2027 brings schools together for a high-quality, in-person training day focused on securing foundational learning.
The HFL Shop is moving to the HFL Hub

The HFL Shop is moving to the HFL Hub

News
03 Jul 2026
We are pleased to share that the HFL Shop is moving into the HFL Hub, bringing more of your HFL services together in one place. Following this update, you will also be able to access additional services, including portals and subscriptions such as PA+, using a single login.
The new edition of our Term Times magazine is out now!

The new edition of our Term Times magazine is out now!

News
07 Jul 2026
The new edition of our Term Times magazine has landed and is packed full of interesting articles and the CPD we have running over the next term.
Relationships first: Why social development matters most in the Early Years

Relationships first: Why social development matters most in the Early Years

Blog
30 Jun 2026
Practical, relationship led strategies to nurture strong social skills in children under five.
HFL in the news this summer!

HFL in the news this summer!

News
24 Jun 2026
In recent weeks we’ve seen a flurry of articles by talented HFL Education advisers as they continue to share their expertise through national education publications and festivals. Read on to take a look.