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Poetry please!

Blog
29 Nov 2022
An exploration of how to set about planning a poetry sequence.
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Teach in Herts – Offering flexible, term time work for a better work/life balance

Blog
30 Nov 2022
Teach in Herts is the dedicated recruitment platform for the county’s schools, trusts and settings, and lists around 7,000 vacancies every year across four main categories: teaching, leadership, early years and professional & support. Learn more about how they can help you in this blog!
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Reading fluency? How do I teach that?

Blog
01 Dec 2022
In this blog, Kathy Roe, HFL’s Reading Fluency Project Lead sheds some light on the what, the how and the why of reading fluency instruction at KS1 and KS2.
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Supporting employees in a time of financial crisis

Blog
05 Dec 2022
Times are tough and this is no exception for all staff in schools.
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Revised forecast - key updates from the Autumn term

Blog
09 Dec 2022
Why is a realistic forecast crucial for future decision making.
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Winter warmers: two books to enjoy this season

Blog
13 Dec 2022
In this blog, Amanda Webb shares some ideas for writing based on a brand new, wintery story that is perfect for the season.
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Effective governance in times of challenge

Blog
20 Dec 2022
There is no doubt that being effective as both a governor and a board takes hard work and dedication at the best of times. I think it’s no exaggeration to say that our job has got a whole lot harder of late with boards facing a perfect storm of challenges that require resilience, character and even more commitment to training and self-improvement to overcome.  
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Making meaning: piece by piece – vocabulary development through morphemic analysis

Blog
10 Jan 2023
Discover how developing morphemic awareness can support children’s language and vocabulary development.
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Succeeding with reading

Blog
18 Jan 2023
The importance of developing children’s early reading skills using high-quality teaching practices that enable children to practise, consolidate and rehearse their learning.
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Embedding risk management in your academy trust

Blog
20 Jan 2023
Nerina Richardson talks about the importance of risk management for academy trusts.