Herts for Learning back on track – Primary Maths

How do we support pupils to mathematical success when they return to primary school after the COVID-19 pandemic?

Get estimating and enjoy becoming fluent in ‘ish’

Doug Harmer explores why estimating is an important skill that is often overlooked. He considers how to use familiar objects to think about estimation...

An introduction to ESSENTIALspelling

Michelle Nicholson introduces ESSENTIALspelling, an exciting new resource from Herts for Learning.

Dice, dominoes and cards – there’s maths in that game!

This blog contains six games that use little equipment that children could play at school or at home with their families. High value mathematical...

Supporting Year 12 students through lockdown

Ways to support Year 12 students as they return to school post-lockdown.

Apps and iPads for supporting the return to school for children with SEND

In this article Chris Carter looks at some iPad apps that can be used to support children, particularly those with additional needs and SEND.

Fluency sessions – the why and the what!

This blog offers a sneak peak at the Herts for Learning fluency session resources.

Fun things to do at home: cooking activities

Read our latest blog about fun cooking activities to do at home for practitioners to share with parents.

Unexpected activities that could help children get better at maths

From using jigsaws to underpin multiplicative thinking to using leaves to develop understanding of ‘shapes within shapes’, Rachel Rayner considers...

Reading fluency really hits the buttons, but which ones?

Which aspects of comprehension can actually be improved by focusing on developing reading fluency? Kate Charlton’s close analysis of the project data...