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Embracing flexible leadership models – a governor’s guide (Part 2)

Blog
02 Apr 2025
Building on our previous blog which explored flexible working in schools we now consider how flexible leadership models offer innovative solutions to challenges faced by schools. Discover how governors can implement these approaches to enhance sustainability, improve outcomes and attract and retain great leaders.
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Creating confident speakers through oracy

News
02 Apr 2025
Our English advisers Juliet McCullion and Kayleigh Valentini have teamed up to deliver this insightful article. Discussing how to weave opportunities to create confident speakers into the everyday classroom through teaching oracy.
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Year 6 SATs – the arithmetic test: Quick wins, maths revision tips and boosting pupil confidence

Blog
31 Mar 2025
Boost confidence for the KS2 SATs arithmetic paper: what’s likely to come up, quick wins and maths revision tips.

ESSENTIALWRITING for Early Years

ESSENTIALWRITING – a writing programme for all Early Years (EYFS), practitioners combining communication & language, physical development, mark making and early transcriptional skills.
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The evolution of the Reading Fluency Project

Blog
25 Mar 2025
Reflecting on Penny Slater’s 2017 blog, we see just how far the Reading Fluency Project has come.
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Announcing the 2025 Reading Fluency Showcase

News
24 Mar 2025
We’re delighted to share the news of our reading fluency showcase this November featuring Professor Tim Rasinski. Packed full of ground-breaking research and practical strategies for educators.
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Getting back into work after a break

Blog
19 Mar 2025
Every day, people embark on the journey of returning to work. It is an experience that can be both exciting and a little overwhelming. If you are unsure about where to begin, here are some tips to help you navigate the transition with confidence.
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Simplifying fractions, decimals, and percentages in KS2 maths lessons with beadstrings

Blog
18 Mar 2025
How to simplify key stage 2 maths teaching with beadstrings for fractions, decimals, and percentages.
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Priority Literacy podcast collaboration with HFL

News
17 Mar 2025
HFL’s Penny Slater, Education Development and Partnership Lead and Kathy Roe, Reading Fluency Project Leader, recently took part in an exciting podcast series dedicated to highlighting the successes of the Priority Literacy initiative.
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School absence and parental engagement

News
14 Mar 2025
Paul Jenkins, our Head of Secondary Curriculum Services, recently contributed to SecEd magazine, exploring practical strategies for improving student attendance through effective parental engagement.