Leadership development: conferences and training

Hertfordshire has very active headteacher associations: HASSH (Hertfordshire Association of Secondary School Headteachers), PHF (Primary Heads Forum), and the Special, Alternative Provision Headteachers Group (SAP Group). All of these associations are involved in support for headteachers and school leaders. Each year there are conferences, which are well attended for each phase.  The success of the conferences has ensured continuing good attendance and an open approach to sharing knowledge, skills and practice widely across the county.

Headteacher conferences

Conference events are held for primary, secondary and special headteachers. The conference programme for each is developed with an executive group of headteachers and HFL Education staff to ensure it meets the needs of headteachers. 

In addition to the conferences, the forums meet regularly. The secondary headteachers also hold half-day events, usually locally and on particular themes, in the autumn and spring terms.

The annual governor conference

HFL organises a well-attended annual conference in the autumn term. The conference attracts over 350 governors each year and always has high-profile keynote speakers. Many schools choose to make it a joint event for the head and chair of governors to attend together. 

Themed conferences

HFL organises themed conferences and courses, open to all, to meet local needs and support schools and academies with national agendas through our national conference programme. 

Further information

For details of leadership training and conference programmes visit the HFL Hub

We also offer a range of services to support headteachers throughout their careers.

These include training, mentoring, conferences, and access to coaching and a range of established support networks. A comprehensive training programme is also on offer across the county, working with teaching school alliances, to support school leaders with key issues and challenges.

A bespoke programme, has been developed and is available to support headteachers during their first year of headship.

Moving to a New Headship (MTNH)

For more details go to the HFL Education website