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School governance – what’s the focus?

Blog
17 Dec 2024
The answer is simply everything that matters. There’s such a multitude of challenges for schools and boards currently that to divine what to focus on can be a challenge in itself. In this blog we will try to capture some of what’s currently bubbling away for governors and trustees.
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How can pupils be supported to get better at working scientifically?

Blog
16 Dec 2024
Considering how the disciplinary knowledge needed to work scientifically progresses through the primary science curriculum.
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Classroom keepers: flipping the script on teacher turnover

Blog
12 Dec 2024
Does finding the right teachers and support staff feels like searching for a needle in a haystack? Is it time rethink your approach?
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Developing communication and language: listening and attention skills

Blog
11 Dec 2024
Exploring strategies to support effective attention and listening skills.
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Fixing foundations for future success

Blog
10 Dec 2024
Michelle Nicholson analyses the 2024 Key Stage 2 spelling paper and reflects on implications for effective teaching of spelling.
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Our new contract services brochure is out now!

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10 Dec 2024
Our new brochure provides details on the range of services and support we offer to schools, academies and settings in Hertfordshire and beyond.
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HFL Education in Headteacher Update: using children’s reading to improve their writing

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09 Dec 2024
In a recent article for Headteacher Update, Primary English teaching and learning adviser, Michelle Nicholson, revealed how teachers can use reading to develop pupils’ writing skills and shared five of her top tips for supporting the reading-to-writing connection.
Term Times magazine winter 2024 edition

New winter edition of Term Times magazine lands

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10 Dec 2024
Issue 3 of our Term Times magazine lands just in time to welcome in winter! Packed full of interesting articles about issues affecting schools, and a carefully curated selection of training and events.
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Top tips for developing a connected primary geography curriculum that enables progress and promotes depth in learning

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05 Dec 2024
How can we create a primary geography curriculum that enables children to make progress by building strong knowledge and understanding, whilst developing their ability to work like a geographer?
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HFL Education Year 6 Maths Challenge Winners 2024

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05 Dec 2024
Congratulations to the incredible teams who took part in the Year 6 maths challenge this autumn!