Cuisenaire rods

Inspire me! The CPA approach: using Cuisenaire Rods to reason with fractions SATs questions

Blog
04 Jun 2024
Packed with modelling videos, this blog shows how to use Cuisenaire Rods as a simple tool to solve KS1 & KS2 fractions problems.
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Get ready, sew! Developing provision for sewing in the Early Years classroom

Blog
03 Jun 2024
Have you ever thought about setting up provision for sewing in your EYFS setting but not quite known where to start? Anna Hunter provides some starting points and ideas to get you started on your sewing journey!
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What’s on your risk radar?

Blog
22 May 2024
As guidance for both the academy and maintained sectors on risk management becomes clearer, and further aligned, we will look beyond the traditional SWOT analysis, used by many to identify risk, to the much wider scope of a risk register and ‘emerging risk radar’ underpinned by PESTLE analysis.
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Empathy Day: Read all about it!

Blog
21 May 2024
Empathy Lab’s Empathy Day 2024 will soon be here. Marie Lowen explores why schools should join in.
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I have a vision - effective assessment of children’s confidence in their arithmetical proficiency

Blog
16 May 2024
A step-by-step guide to exploring children’s confidence in their arithmetical proficiency to enable planning that meets the needs of the learners.
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Put your school in the driving seat for the Year 4 Multiplication Tables Check

Blog
14 May 2024
Buckle up and get ready for a smoother journey to multiplication success! Rachael Brown examines how using the principles of learning to drive and the ‘learn, rehearse, recall, assess’ model can put your school in the driving seat.
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SEND-transition planning primary to secondary

Blog
13 May 2024
A blog exploring top tips and strategies to support pupils with SEND as they transition from primary to secondary school.
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Let’s embrace the discomfort: navigating challenging conversations

Blog
08 May 2024
Whether negotiating a difficult situation, or engaging in discussions about polarising topics, challenging conversations can evoke a sense of unease. But what if we reframe our perspective and see these conversations as opportunities for growth and understanding?

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Book recommendations to support equality, diversity and inclusion

Blog
07 May 2024
Rickella Griffiths shares a range of wonderfully inclusive and diverse books and reflects on the value of adding these to your school bookshelves.
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The HFL Toolkit for School-Based Complaints – now available to purchase

News
01 Jul 2024
We have created a low-cost complaints toolkit that will enable schools to efficiently and effectively manage school-based complaints. The toolkit provides step-by-step guidance, suggested responses, essential do’s and don’ts and a summary of the process.