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Understanding staff to child ratios in Early Years: a guide for maintained schools 2025

Blog
22 Jan 2025
The importance of staff to child ratios in Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) cannot be overstated. Ratios play a crucial role in ensuring that children receive the attention, care, and learning opportunities they deserve.
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Teacher Tapp Recommendation award

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22 Jan 2025
In the education sector, there is no better champion for your product or service than another teacher. The Teacher Tapp Brand Tracker High Riser Recommendation Award recognises that teachers and leaders believe the work we do is impactful and we’d like to say thank you.
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Year 5 Maths Challenge registration now open! 

News
21 Jan 2025
Our maths competition is a little different from other challenges. It is designed around the skills we believe make great mathematicians.  
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New Herts Voices "Talking Heads" – Inspiring Voices for Schools in 2025

News
20 Jan 2025
We’re pleased to share our inspiring "Talking Heads" videos as part of our Herts Voices programme. Made especially for schools with speakers - Ruqsana Begum, Muay Thai world champion and Shahidha Bari, accomplished academic, writer, and broadcaster.
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Fundamental knowledge in primary science

Blog
20 Jan 2025
Focusing on fundamental knowledge in primary science to support pupils to build connected and secure understanding.
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Small Schools Programme Bonus ITT Session

News
20 Jan 2025
Our new Small Schools’ Programme 2.0 starts on Wednesday 22nd January and we’re looking forward to welcoming new and familiar faces to this plus, we’re pleased to be able to extend an invitation to schools both inside and outside Hertfordshire.
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Thrive in 2025

News
17 Jan 2025
Happy New Year from all of us at HFL! Our colleagues have had an exciting and busy start to the new year having written multiple articles for educational publications. From the classroom to the office, these articles have everything you need to thrive in 2025!
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Exclusive Clicker and DocsPlus offer and free webinars for Hertfordshire schools

News
14 Jan 2025
Explore award-winning literacy support tools and special offers for Hertfordshire schools with Cricksoft.
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Tips for success in the Year 5 Maths Challenge: teamwork, reasoning and problem-solving

Blog
14 Jan 2025
How to solve a range of maths problems and prepare for Year 5 Maths challenge 2025: recommendations, past questions and answers.
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Empowering leadership to boost retention

Blog
09 Jan 2025
Effective leadership comes in various styles, each adding a unique dimension to the school’s success. Recognising and celebrating this diversity creates an inclusive culture that values different perspectives.