School chrildren reading in a circle

HFL Key Stage 4 Reading Fluency Project flexes its muscles…for the reading win!

Blog
13 Jun 2023
The HFL Reading Fluency Project could prove essential for secondary school students for reading catchup and progress in Key Stage 4.
Smartly dressed teacher reading paperwork

Developing assessment in primary science Part 3 – standardisation and moderation

Blog
12 Jun 2023
Complete your own in-school moderation to help standardise outcomes.
Underground train pulling into station

Governors and the disadvantage gap

Blog
24 May 2023
Closing the gap between the disadvantaged and their peers is an ongoing challenge for many schools. One of the many damaging impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic is to widen the gap.
Boy holding recycling box

Voices from the classroom: Oak View Primary and Nursery HCC recycling visit 17th April 2023

Blog
05 Jun 2023
Children from Oak View Primary and Nursery School welcomed Monika from HCC to discuss how we can become better at recycling.
Confused looking school-child holding pencil to forehead

KS1 maths TAFs and SATs: developing efficiency and accuracy in KS1 ready for KS2

Blog
06 Jun 2023
What evidence can the KS1 maths SATs provide to inform end of KS1 teacher assessment judgements? How can we develop efficiency?
Orange baton being handed over

Effective handovers and smooth transitions – enabling the learning journey to continue

Blog
12 Jul 2022
How can we use our information well to ensure smooth transitions and effective handover? And, what can we do to reduce ‘lost learning’ over the summer?
teacher with 3 girls

Leadership and management

Leadership and management programmes and support for leaders of schools, settings and trusts.
male teacher with a girl and a boy in classroom

Primary school support

We offer flexible and bespoke primary school support services, proven to enhance pupil outcomes.
Blowing bubbles

A place to play and learn for two year olds

Blog
06 Aug 2019
Being two isn’t always easy. Sometimes our two year olds want to be independent and other times they can feel overwhelmed, emotional and need lots of adult support to feel safe, play and learn. How can we make sure we get the environment just right for this unique stage of development?
child writing

A very particular weakness

Blog
21 Feb 2018
Sophie MacNeill explores the STA guidance on what constitutes a 'particular weakness' in a child's writing