Herts for Learning Training & Events
Subject leadership for Key Stage 2 languages
Beginning Wednesday 17th October 2018  Book now
Primary headteachers' seminars
Beginning Tuesday 23rd October 2018 Book now
Early Years Foundation Stage leader seminars
Beginning Thursday 25th October 2018 Book now
Training for PSHCE coordinators
Beginning Thursday 8th November 2018 Book now
Primary SIMS user groups
Beginning Monday 19th November 2018 Book now
SEND briefings
Beginning Monday 26th November 2018 Book now
Secondary SIMS user groups
Beginning Friday 30th November 2018 Book now |
HCC Guidance on part-time timetables
Updated guidance on the use of part-time timetables for pupils of compulsory school age. More information
Friday 17th August 2018 |
Measuring height and weight of children in Year 6 - 2018-19 (NCMP)
Letters for parents and headteachers with regard to the National Child Measurement Programme (NCMP) for 2018-19. More information
Thursday 16th August 2018 |
YR Early Reading Project - Friday 21st September 2018
Improve the trajectory of YR pupils. The next HfL Early Reading Project will start on 21st September, offering invaluable guidance and activities to close gaps in early readers in your reception class this autumn. More information
Tuesday 14th August 2018 |
Year 1 Phonics Screening Check Project - deadline Wednesday 19th September 2018
Applications for the Y1 Phonics Screening Check Project are invited. Schools have doubled the average progress rate for their children in previous nine week long projects. More information
Tuesday 14th August 2018 |
The Herts for Learning Hertfordshire Primary Headteachers' Conference 2018 - 17th-19th October 2018
Navigating Leadership in the Real World: identifying the moral compass for you and your school. Bookings are now being taken for this year’s event. More information
Tuesday 14th August 2018 |
RM Finance Online – Fund Account
The Fund and/or Capital account facility is ready for schools. If you wish to migrate your data to RM Finance Online, RM will be able to attach the facility to your data area. Please follow the instructions
Monday 13th August 2018 |
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Herts for Learning Training & Events
Secondary mathematics post-results breakfast briefing
Beginning Wednesday 26th September 2018 Book now
New and aspiring primary science subject teachers
Beginning Thursday 27th September 2018 Book now
Securing starting points for Nursery and Reception children - moderating Early Years outcomes
Beginning Wednesday 3rd October 2018 Book now
Deputy and assistant headteacher induction
Beginning Thursday 4th October 2018 Book now
Essentials for leaders of primary geography / history
Beginning Thursday 4th October 2018 Book now
New to the role of teaching assistant
Thursday 4th October 2018 Book now
Assessment updates for primary assessment leaders
Tuesday 16th October 2018 Book now |
Online safety newsletter - Summer 2018
The Online Safety newsletter for the summer term 2018 is now available to download.  Online Safety Newsletter
Wednesday 1st August 2018 |
Free waste electrical collections for schools - final registration by 30th September 2018
There’s still time to register your school for the free waste electrical collections in October. Anything with a plug or battery will be collected More information
Wednesday 1st August 2018 |
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Herts for Learning Training & Events
Secondary English breakfast briefings
Beginning Tuesday 18th September 2018 Book now
New to Year 2
Beginning Tuesday 19th September 2018 Book now
SIMS for new users
Beginning Tuesday 19th September 2018 Book now
Becoming a highly effective English / mathematics subject leader
Beginning Tuesday 25th September 2018 Book now
Leading in the Foundation Stage
Tuesday 25th September 2018 Book now
New to Year 6
Beginning 26th September 2018 Book now
Leading RE for the first time
Thursday 27th September 2018 Book now
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National Anti-Bullying Week for 2018
National Anti-Bullying Week is 12th-16th November 2018 and the theme for this year is 'Choosing Respect'. HfL workshop descriptions will be available shortly if you would like external visitors to bring in a new dimension. More information
Monday 30th July 2018 |
Annual travel scheme and third party hirers
It’s that time of year again and you will shortly be receiving an email from us asking for your Annual Travel Scheme and Third Party Hirers figures.
Please ensure they are with us by 14th September 2018. If you require further information please email insurance at insurance@hertfordshire.gov.uk or phone 01992 555480.
Wednesday 25th July 2018 |
DfE consultation - relationships education, relationships and sex education, and health education
The Department for Education launched its consultation on its draft guidance on Relationships Education, Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) and Health Education. You can find all the related consultation documents on the DfE website, along with the link to the consultation survey. DfE Consultation
Wednesday 25th July 2018 |
Model Child Protection Policy - updated July 2018
This document replaces the previous version(s) and is operational from the 3rd September 2018. Changes have been highlighted. It takes into consideration the changes/updates in statutory guidance, Keeping Children Safe in Education (2018) and Working Together to Safeguarding Children (2018). Please note there are sections that require the school to input their own details/school arrangements. Read more
Monday 23rd July 2018 |
Hertfordshire schools save on improved internet services
Herts for Learning has been working with staff, parents and pupils at John F Kennedy Catholic School (JFK) in Hemel Hempstead, to provide Chromebooks for all children starting in September 2018. With ever increasing pressure on school budgets, JFK approached several companies eighteen months ago to support them in their journey into using Google for Education as a tool for delivering a more engaging curriculum suitable for the 21st century. Herts for Learning successfully won the bid to provide not just new Chromebooks to the school but also move part of their IT systems to a completely cloud-based solution.
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Monday 23rd July 2018 |
Possible contact record corruption in SIMS
Schools will already be aware of an issue in SIMS earlier this year that could have potentially corrupted Contact data in SIMS, associating people to the incorrect Students. This has the potential to lead to data breaches under GDPR, as information could be shared with the incorrect parents. Following extensive conversations with Capita and SIMS Support Units across the country, HfL’s Data Management Services have produced a document to collate all of the information previously provided to schools, along with additional information needed in relation to this issue, which can be found here.
Monday 23rd July 2018 |
Phone partners
As you may be aware, Hertfordshire County Council have previously provided telephony solutions to schools. They are now withdrawing from this service. Herts for Learning (HfL) has been asked by schools to identify alternative providers for them. We are delighted to confirm that we are now working with our new expert provider, Hello Telecom, to offer schools and academies a service that, as well as being quality assured by HfL to ensure it meets schools’ changing needs, offers high-quality VOIP systems at an affordable price, with a clear, value-for-money price structure and school-ready systems.
If you want to discuss this new service, please contact Alice O’Shea on 08000 116 443 or email her at hfl@hello-telecom.co.uk.
Wednesday 18th July 2018 |
Hertfordshire schools save on improved internet services
Herts for Learning (HfL) is working with over 500 schools across Hertfordshire to save them money on their broadband whilst delivering an enhanced service. HfL has worked closely with schools and academies across the county to develop a high-quality connectivity provision tailored to their specific needs. HfL’s Hertfordshire Internet and Connectivity Service (HICS) provides a safe, secure network, which is designed to enable schools to access the internet and education services in a supported environment. HICS’ new provision offers not just a better service, but costs savings to schools enrolled of at least 15%.
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Wednesday 18th July 2018 |
Herts for Learning is Finalist in the 2018 Nursery World Awards
Herts for Learning (HfL) has just been announced as a finalist in the 2018 Nursery World Awards.
Following the judging of the Nursery World Awards 2018 HfL has been voted onto the shortlist in the ‘Staff Resources’ category with its Making the Difference Early Years Toolkit -supporting disadvantaged and vulnerable children.
The Nursery World Staff Resource Award is open to early years resources and equipment that help practitioners to improve their practice and provision. More information
Friday 13th July 2018 |
KS4 and KS5 exam results data collection and helpline
As in previous years, we are asking all Hertfordshire schools and academies to submit to us their headline figures for KS5 and KS4 results on the results days (16th and 23rd August, respectively). More information
Wednesday 11th July 2018 |
Christmas art competition 2018 - Opportunity for Key Stage 2 pupils to win a prize for their school!
Following the resounding success of last year’s Christmas Competition, Hertfordshire’s Armed Forces Covenant has decided to run this competition again this year – with a difference! The 2018 competition will be judged by Northwood HQ - the UK’s principal military headquarters – who will distribute the art to armed forces personnel working away from home at Christmas. More information
Tuesday 10th July 2018 |
Save the date: HfL AGM 2018
please be advised that the Herts for Learning 2018 Annual General Meeting for shareholders will take place on Wednesday 26th September 2018 at 5.00pm at the Hertfordshire Development Centre, Stevenage. All headteachers and chairs of governors from shareholding schools are invited to attend. Further details about this event will follow in early September.
Monday 9th July 2018 |
ImagiNation 2018
Hertfordshire Libraries are inviting 10-18 year olds to get creative with their reading this summer by taking part in 'ImagiNation', a reading and arts project that has been designed with the help of young people. More information
Friday 6th July 2018 |
Book now for the 2018/2019 Early Years Annual Programme
The Herts for Learning Early Years team are pleased to announce that the 2018/19 Early Years Annual Programme is now open for booking. The 2017/18 Annual Programme saw a record 79 Hertfordshire schools and nurseries taking part with lots of positive feedback being received. The bespoke CPD Programme enables headteachers and practitioners to fully develop their provision, practice and improve outcomes for young children. Find out more or book your place.
Friday 6th July 2018 |
RM Finance Online - Combined Batching Functionality
RM have re-introduced the functionality in the latest update. There is a new tab in the View/Post Batch area called “Combined Income & Expenditure”. The functionality is not yet working as intended. We will issue guidance on the combined functionality in due course. The original RM Finance Online batching functionality is working as normal.
Friday 6th July 2018 |
j2blast Maths Summer Challenge
Join the j2blast Maths Summer Challenge for free, 20th July – 3rd September 2018. Maths skills can decline during the summer holidays, research suggests.To prevent the ‘summer slide’ Just2Easy are inviting schools to join them in the Just2easy Summer Challenge. There are fun online Maths activities and prizes for schools and children. More information
Monday 2nd July 2018 |
Headteacher briefings Summer 2018 - presentations
The presentations from the Summer 2018 headteacher briefings are available to download. Presentations
Tuesday 27th June 2018 |
Phonics Screening Threshold Score 2018
The STA has announced 32 as the 2018 Phonics Screening Threshold score. For details on how to use this information in SIMS to view the Phonics Screening documentation.
Monday 26th June 2018
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Parental drug awareness workshops - now booking for Autumn 2018 - Spring 2019
Making choices about drugs and alcohol can begin much earlier then many parents / carers realise, with some children exposed before they leave primary school. HCC Parental Drug and Alcohol Awareness Workshops provide practical information about a range of drugs, alcohol and the law, along with tips on how to have positive conversations at home that encourage making healthy choices. More information
Thursday 21st June 2018 |
Primary Assessment Updates - June 2018
Updates include: Statutory data submission dates and guidance; teacher assessment codes; headteacher declaration forms; KS2 updates; KS anaylsis tools; FFT Aspire and KS1 results. Update (Pdf)
Monday 18th June 2018 |
The Dyslexia Award - funded training opportunity for Sencos, Teachers and TAs in Nursery, Primary and Secondary schools/settings
This year we have an exciting new, funded, training opportunity developed in response to demand from SENCos, teachers and teaching assistants for a shorter, manageable alternative to the Level 5 course on dyslexia. More information
Friday 15th June 2018 |
Drowning Prevention Week
The annual Drowning Prevention Week campaign will run between 15 – 25 June 2018. The campaign, created by the Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK) and this year run in partnership with the RNLI and Swim England, aims to reduce the number of drowning and near-drowning incidences that occur in the UK every year, by showing people how to be safe and have fun near water. The campaign encourages schools, clubs, leisure centres and communities, to promote water safety education through events, lessons, games and activities, in a bid to make people more aware of the dangers of water. Further information and resources
Friday 15th June 2018 |
Do you need assistance understanding Employment Status and IR35?
On the dedicated IR35 page we have now added a Glossary of Terms to accompany the other useful documents and links, including a short, informative video to assist you with understanding and completing the ‘Check Employment Status for Tax’ test. More information
Wednesday 13th June 2018 |
2018 Primary autumn training programme summary booklet
With over 270 training courses and CPD opportunities, scheduled during the autumn term, for primary, secondary and Early Years staff, our 2018 Primary autumn training programme summary booklet is now available online as a quick-and-easy way for primary staff to see all opportunities we currently have next term by subject area. More courses and events will be added to our programme to meet demand and changes in the educational landscape and will be available from hertsforlearning.co.uk/booking along with our training and CPD programme for secondary and Early Years staff. More information
Tuesday 12th June 2018 |
Summer Reading Challenge 2018
Research shows that children's reading can 'dip' during the long holidays and this can cause children to lose confidence when they return back to school. The Summer Reading Challenge encourages children to get into libraries and helps them keep up their reading skills. More information
Friday 8th June 2018 |
2018 Autumn term training programme
The Herts for Learning 2018 autumn term Primary and Secondary programme of training courses and CPD opportunities for staff is now available on our training and events booking site. Our programme offers training and CPD opportunities for teaching staff at all levels, including NQTs and teaching assistants, in a wide range of subjects and for administration, support and office staff, as well as for staff in senior leadership roles. More information
Wednesday 6th June 2018 |
HfL GDPR compliance statement
As you will be aware, on 25th May 2018, a new landmark privacy law called the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) takes effect in the European Union (EU). The GDPR expands the privacy rights granted to EU individuals, and it places many new obligations on organisations that process EU personal data.Herts for Learning (HfL) already has a consistent level of data protection and security across our organisation, and we are actively working towards compliance with the GDPR, for 25th May and beyond. In preparation for GDPR, we have produced a statement which sets out how we comply with the GDPR in the processing of personal data, and how we ensure compliance of third parties. Our compliance statement can be found in the footer of the HfL website here.
If you have any queries regarding HfL’s compliance with GDPR, please email our Data Protection Officer at dp.foi@hertsforlearning.co.uk.
Wednesday 23rd May 2018 |
