Oh, what a Journey!

In need of inspiration? Join us on a journey to see how one group of Hertfordshire junior schools reignited a passion for reading and writing.

Celebrating 50 years since humans first walked on the moon

Michelle Nicholson considers books to share with children and activities to try in the wake of this momentous anniversary.

Ready to meet the summer six challenge?

Read how the summer six challenge can be extended to add greater challenge.

Practical makes perfect: developing vocabulary in the primary classroom

The Herts for Learning Primary English team provide a focused blast of ideas and advice for developing language use in class.

How and why I talk to my Chromebook

Dictation (speech to text) has come a long way, and Chromebooks, as well as certain G Suite apps, give us the tools to talk to our devices and watch...

School dogs

Recognising the role of school dogs in helping children’s mental health and wellbeing.

There’s a shark in the water and it’s the KS1 maths SATs!

Sharks, dominoes and why the KS1 maths SATs is becoming dangerous.

Early Years’ managers - planning for the year ahead

Top tips in addressing the challenges of a year in the life of an Early Years manager.

Reading for pleasure: how buddying it up can help

Simple, effective and fun – one school’s experience of developing engagement with reading and reading expertise.

It’s no doddle writing a good model!

Penny Slater presents her view that a good model for writing should always be the starting point for planning successful written outcomes.