Effectively supporting primary to secondary transition

As transition approaches, Sophie MacNeill explores some thoughts on ideas for supporting our pupils through moving from Year 6 to Year 7.

Bridging the digital divide - how to help disadvantaged students stay connected

Support disadvantaged students to access an appropriate device and Wi-Fi connectivity during lockdown.

How to change which websites are accessible to learners in school for schools using HfL Broadband (HICS)

If you are continuing to work in school with the children of key workers, you may find that you want access to websites that are normally filtered out...

How to run a weekly assembly via live video – step by step guide

Chris Carter looks at you can use YouTube to stream a live webcam feed, which can be accessed by your pupils/students and their parents/carers.

Good morning class! Easy ways to use video and sound to greet your students

Chris Carter looks at options for recording videos that can be shared with pupils to give a personal touch.

Covid19; how are schools planning to communicate with students and staff during school closures?

We asked schools in Hertfordshire to share with us how they plan to keep in touch with both their staff and students after the school closures today.

Remote learning: maintaining connections post school closure

Adjusting to school closure, Clare Hodgson, HfL Assessment Adviser, shares some useful links and thoughts about remote teaching and learning.

Teaching and learning with technology – synchronous vs asynchronous 

One of the choices a teacher should make when considering remote teaching and learning is whether to make it synchronous, asynchronous or a hybrid of...

KS1 Reading Fluency Project: text selection guidance – Years 1 and 2

Kathy Roe shares some marvellous text suggestions for use on the KS1 reading Fluency Project.

KS2 Reading Fluency project: text selection guidance – Years 3 & 4

Selecting texts with the power to turn around a reluctant and struggling lower key stage 2 reader can be a challenge. These top-notch texts have been...