Celebrating excellence in the UK early years sector at the NMT Nursery Awards

Celebrating excellence in the UK early years sector at the NMT Nursery Awards

News
10 Nov 2025
As finalists in the Supplier of the Year category we were delighted to be part of the National NMT Nursery Awards ceremony this weekend and to help celebrate excellence in the UK early years sector.
HFL's Anne Peck, Director of Education Services (Primary and Early Years) is a panellist on the latest episode of the Headteacher Update & SecEd Update podcast

HFL's Anne Peck, Director of Education Services (Primary and Early Years) is a panellist on the latest episode of the Headteacher Update & SecEd Update podcast

News
06 Nov 2025
Listen to the latest edition of the Headteacher Update & SecEd podcast on the Ofsted framework and you’ll find Anne Peck, our Head of Primary is one of the panellists.
We're delighted to be exhibiting at Love Literacy 2025

We're delighted to be exhibiting at Love Literacy 2025

News
06 Nov 2025
If you're visiting Love Literacy 2025 on Thursday 27th November, please do stop by our stand and say hello to Ellen Counter and Kathy Roe who would love to chat with you.
The much-awaited curriculum report is out!

The much-awaited curriculum report is out!

News
06 Nov 2025
We’re inviting Hertfordshire schools, trusts and settings, to join the first of a series of online briefings from AEPA, the Area Based Education Partnership Association of which we are proud members, where Professor Becky Francis will be talking to school leaders about her recent work on the curriculum review and report.
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.