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Reviewing contracts – the balancing game

Blog

18 Feb 2025

It is the time of year where we are reviewing our contracts ready to plan for the new budget 2025/26

Term Times - spring 2025: Digest

A summary of latest news on staff absence, reading fluency and joining the Making Fluent and Flexible Calculators EEF trial.

Term Times - spring 2025: The secondary senior leaders' briefings

Introducing half-termly briefings for secondary senior leaders to help them stay updated with national and local educational changes, providing a concise and focused alternative to the overwhelming amount of information.

Term Times - spring 2025: The writing journey - Early Years and beyond

Writing is a complex skill developed from early childhood through interaction and physical activities that build language and motor skills. A strong curriculum is essential for developing confident and successful young writers. .

Term Times - spring 2025: Sustainable staffing in schools

Schools must manage resources efficiently to ensure optimal student outcomes, with staff absenteeism being a significant concern. Prioritizing a smaller, higher-skilled workforce, such as higher-level teaching assistants (HLTAs), can help.

Term Times - spring 2025: Supporting smooth transitions at every step

The article discusses the importance of well-managed transitions at all stages from children starting school, to Year 1, Years 6-7 and preparation for Post-16

Term Times - spring 2025: The Great School Framework

The Great School Framework (GSF) outlines ten ambitious features of an ideal school, aiming to improve education quality and outcomes.

Term Times - spring 2025: Supporting low-attaining students to excel in maths

The HFL Education and EEF trial of the Making Fluent and Flexible Calculators programme which aims to improve maths proficiency in lower-attaining Year 7 students.

Term Times - spring 2025: Celebrating the work of AEPA

HFL is a member of the Area-based Education Partnerships Association (AEPA) which enables us to offer expertise and learn from the innovative practices of our peers.

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Nursery World and QA Education Update

News

14 Feb 2025

Two of our talented team members, Jennifer Ferguson and Fiona Tobin, have recently published articles exploring themes of home visits for smoother transitions and the power of pedagogy when using EdTech. Wanting to find out more? Read on to discover the full articles.