Herts for Learning Training & Events
SIMS Exam Organiser
Monday 10th September 2018  Book now: 18SIT/054S
Appraisal and capability workshop
Tuesday 11th September 2018 Book now: 18SHR/002A
Essential guide to the role of the primary NQT induction tutor for new tutors
Tuesday 11th September 2018 Book now: 18NQT/038P
New to Year 1
Wednesday 12th September 2018 Book now: 18ENG/014P
The role of the secondary NQT induction mentor for new mentors
Wednesday 12th September 2018 Book now: 18NQT/010S
SIMS Post 16 and Course Manager
Friday 14th September 2018 Book now: 18SIT/088S
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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 |
Early Years SEND survey
Hertfordshire County Council is carrying out a review of the services available for families with children under five with special education needs and disabilities (SEND).
As part of this review, we are collecting feedback to assess what we do well as a local authority and the areas which need improving. We would be grateful if you could take a few minutes to complete this online survey which will be fed into improving services across Hertfordshire and share the survey with your parents/carers. You can access the survey at: https://surveys.hertfordshire.gov.uk/s/IGS6H/.
The survey closes on Thursday 5th July 2018.
Monday 18th June 2018 |
Policy to Practice: Time To Bacc Languages? - Friday 6th July 2018
This high-profile event aims to support school leaders in taking their language provision to the next stage, subject leaders in developing the curriculum and promoting wider participation at Key Stages 4 and students in getting the most from languages in school to enhance their future lives. Prof Suzanne Graham, Professor of Language and Education at the University of Reading, Suzanne O’Farrell, ASCL Curriculum and Assessment Specialist and a representative from the EBacc Team, Curriculum Division, Department for Education will be addressing the conference on 6th July 2018. For more information or to book places, please visit More information
Friday 15th 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 |
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Herts for Learning Training & Events
Essential guide to the role of the primary NQT induction tutor for new tutors
Wednesday 4th July 2018 Book now: 18NQT/007P
Write Away Together
Tuesday 10th July 2018 Book now: 18ENG/015P
Understanding and analysing Early Years Foundation Stage data
Wednesday 11th July 2018 Book now: 18EAY/003P
Effective mathematics leadership: planning the year ahead
Wednesday 11th July 2018 Book now: 18MAT/006P
Analysing Key Stage 1 outcomes
Monday 16th July 2018 Book now: 18ASS/003P
Analysing Key Stage 2 outcomes
Wednesday 18th July 2018 Book now: 18ASS/004P
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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 |
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Herts for Learning Training & Events
New to the Early Years Foundation Stage
Monday 2nd July 2018 Book now: 18EAY/018A
Broadening pupils' language: teaching vocabulary to improve reading and writing outcomes
Tuesday 3rd July 2018 Book now: 18NQT/005P
New to the Early Years Foundation Stage
Tuesday 3rd July 2018 Book now: 18EAY/019P
Deputy and assistant headteacher induction: session six: HR and governance
Thursday 5th July 2018 Book now: 18MAN/008P
Staying sane when people complain
Thursday 5th July 2018 Book now: 18MAN/019A
Smooth transitions from Early Years to Year 1
Friday 6th July 2018 Book now: 18EAY/017P
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The Herts for Learning Wellbeing Award
Over the last two years Herts for Learning (HfL) advisers have revised and expanded the Healthy Schools Programme to add rigour and reflect new priorities. We have now integrated this revised programme into a new HfL Wellbeing Quality Mark which is available for schools to sign up to. The Herts for Learning Wellbeing Quality Mark has now replaced the Healthy Schools Programme which is no longer recruiting schools. More information
Thursday 31st May 2018 |
Young person's group
Hertfordshire County Council wants to hear the views of young people whose families have/ are receiving a service from social care. A new group is starting, run by and for young people aged 12 years to 16 years, the aim of which is to listen to views and help bring about improvements to the way in which Children’s Services work with families. More information
Monday 29th May 2018 |
Cycle to Work Scheme - June 2018 
The cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme will be running throughout June 2018, to help with the cost of new bicycles and cycling equipment up to £2,000. The scheme will be open from 1st – 30th June 2018. Cycle to Work Scheme
Monday 29th May 2018 |
Updates to Online Safety Policy and Acceptable Use Agreements
Please note that we have made a few amendments to the Online Safety Policy and Acceptable Use Agreements, please see version 003 of the policy. Details of the changes made can be found in the ‘Online Safety Updates 22.5.18’ document.
HfL has provided the Model Online Safety Policy, including a range of Acceptable Use Agreements and additional guidance that you may wish to use in your school or setting. Please note that this is a ‘model’ policy and can be adapted to meet the needs of your school/ setting. All adaptations should be risk assessed. Please insert your school name, logo and policy title to the front page. If you have any queries please contact Shelagh.jennings@hertsforlearning.co.uk. Online safety policies
Friday 25th May 2018 |
Fully funded alcohol education training and lesson plans free for Hertfordshire secondary schools
The Alcohol Education Trust and HfL have secured Hertfordshire Community Funding to run an exciting Alcohol Education training and resources programme for our secondary schools with the first event at Apsley on 6th June. For further details and to book your place please see: More information
Friday 25th May 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 |
The Herts for Learning Hertfordshire Primary Headteachers' Conference 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 22nd May 2018 |
Celebrating four years of supporting girls to progress
Herts for Learning is celebrating its four-year partnership with confidence specialists, Confident Teens®. Teachers know the impact on learning of friendship difficulties, social media and body worries for teen girls. They see the distraction, anxiety and, sadly all too often, mental health problems that can develop. Confident Teens’ ‘Building Resilience’ programme supports girls to combat these pressures and build their resourcefulness. More information
Tuesday 22nd May 2018 |
Standards, Sustainability and Success - The Hertfordshire Sixth Form Conference 2018
This timely conference will provide school leaders with a clear overview of the changing post-16 landscape, as well as guidance on key management strategies related to post-16 funding, curriculum, accountability and inspection. More information
Tuesday 22nd May 2018 |
Learn2Live Campaign - September 2018
The Learn 2 Live road safety education programme for students in Years 12, and 13, is running in venues all around Hertfordshire through September 2018. The programme is open free of charge to all schools and colleges within Hertfordshire. More information
Friday 18th May 2018 |
Business Management Conference: Reaching Above and Beyond on Wednesday 13th June 2018
The HfL annual Business Management conference will launch with setting the scene for this year’s focus – ‘Reaching Above and Beyond’. A variety of interactive workshops and roundtable sessions to inspire school business leaders have now been confirmed. Join us to network, increase your profile, develop your knowledge and skills, and be inspired by Anna Hemmings MBE, six-time world champion and two-time Olympian. More information
Tuesday 15th May 2018 |
HCSS Budgeting Software Message
Financial Services have been advised that users of HCSS Budgeting will receive a message when using the software later this week requesting “Email and Organisation Confirmation”. This should be completed with a current, valid organisation email address and the selection of the organisation type from the dropdown box provided. This information is required by HCSS for planned “exiting new developments” of your HCSS product(s).
Tuesday 15th May 2018 |
Walk to school Week 21st to 25th May 2018
Get your best foot forward for this year’s challenge starting on the 21st May with the start of Walk to School Week and continuing on to Clean Air Day 21st June 2018 event. More information
Monday 14th May 2018 |
Fostering transforms lives
As part of Foster Care Fortnight (May 14th to 27th), Hertfordshire County Council’s fostering and adoption recruitment team is now urging people to consider transforming their lives and the lives of children by becoming foster carers. More information
Monday 14th May 2018 |
Save the date for the Hertfordshire Primary Headteachers' Conference 2018 - 17th-19th October 2018
The title for this year’s conference is Navigating Leadership in the Real World: Identifying the Moral Compass for You and Your School, and we are delighted to confirm that the speakers will include Ross Morrison McGill from The Teacher Toolkit, Sir Kevan Collins from the Education Endowment Foundation, and Lisa Wisher from BraveHeart Education. Details of additional speakers will be available shortly. Please note that the conference will be available to book on our booking site from 1:00pm on Tuesday 22nd May 2018.
Friday 11th May 2018 |
Taking the Advantage for the Disadvantaged Conference -28th June 2018
The Herts for Learning Annual Conference to Remove the Barriers for Disadvantaged Learners. The aim of this year’s conference is to raise the profile of the challenges that can be faced by disadvantaged children and to learn more about how to successfully overcome them through keynote presentations, sharing expertise and participating in a series of workshops. Book now
Friday 11th May 2018 |
In-school data protection awareness training
Herts for Learning offers in-school, all-staff training on basic data protection and cyber security. This 90-minute staff meeting is a non-specialist, non-technical information and awareness session aimed at any member of staff that has access to personal data. We cover precautions around email, portable disks, printed copies and much more. More information
Friday 11th May 2018 |
Outdoor classroom day – May 17th 2018
What will you be doing outdoors? Why not investigate your trees as part of the Woodland Trust’s Green Tree School Award; sow some Poached Egg plants to attract pollinators as part of the RHS Campaign for School Gardening; do an earthworm survey – see OPAL’s citizen science surveys; or investigate incredible invertebrates as part of the RSPB Wild Challenge. For more ideas on things you could do visit More information
Friday 4th May 2018 |
The Green Tree Schools Award – free help and support for schools from the Woodland Trust
Three thousand schools across the region are being given a chance to nurture and inspire a new generation of nature lovers through the Woodland Trust's Green Tree School Awards. Further information (pdf)
Thursday 26th April 2018 |
Shabbat workshops - May 2018
An opportunity for pupils to visit the St. Albans Synagogue and find out more about Shabbat. More information and booking
Wednesday 18th April 2018 |
UPDATE - The Access Group
The Access Group, the developers of HCSS Budgeting software have advised Financial Services of the following regarding Access Group Customers:-
Phishing Scam Alert: Ignore request to change payment details.
They have said “ this email was not sent by Access and represents a fraudulent attempt to elicit funds from our customers. Customers should NOT provide any information nor send any funds, to any e-mail address or account as indicated in communication”.
Wednesday 18th April 2018 |
Now available: Herts for Learning primary summer training programme summary booklet
The Herts for Learning Summer Training Programme Summary Booklet is now available in schools and online. This new style booklet provides brief details of our core primary summer term training opportunities by subject area for ease of use. The booklet also includes a number of new and additional training opportunities which have been added due to popular demand. View Booklet
Tuesday 17th April 2018 |
Online safety newsletter Summer 2018
The Online Safety newsletter for the summer term 2018 is now available to download. Online Safety Newsletter
Friday 13th April 2018 |
UPDATED Pupil safeguarding records. Guidance and additional, editable recording proformas
This guidance has been updated in line with The EU General Data Protection Regulation that comes into force on 25th May 2018. Further updates to this guidance are likely in August 2018, following the introduction of EU General Data Protection Regulation and updates to Keeping Children Safe in Education and Working Together to Safeguard Children (DfE). Proformas
& Guidance
Monday 9th April 2018 |
Online safety policy 2018
HfL are pleased to announce that a new Online Safety Policy complete with a range of Acceptable Use Agreements is now available to download. If you would like to book an online safety consultancy visit or a staff meeting to ensure the implications of policy are fully understood by all staff in relation to their safeguarding duty and implemented across the school please contact Shelagh Jennings on tel. 01438 844819 email: Shelagh.jennings@hertsforlearning.co.uk More Information
Thursday 29th March 2018 |
Policy to Practice: Time To Bacc Languages? - Friday 6th July 2018
This high-profile event aims to support school leaders in taking their language provision to the next stage, subject leaders in developing the curriculum and promoting wider participation at Key Stages 4 and students in getting the most from languages in school to enhance their future lives. Prof Suzanne Graham, Professor of Language and Education at the University of Reading, Suzanne O’Farrell, ASCL Curriculum and Assessment Specialist and a representative from the EBacc Team, Curriculum Division, Department for Education will be addressing the conference on 6th July 2018. For more information or to book places, please visit More information
Tuesday 27th Match 2018 |
