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HFL Education has reviewed and enhanced its Early Years training offer so that it works harder for you. As part of a complete CPD review, we have been listening closely to what matters most to you: training that’s timely, cost-effective, and delivers real impact. 

This summer Hudnall Park is offering free adventurous outdoor activities to young people aged 13-19 with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), including those with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs. The activities are funded by Hertfordshire County Council Short Breaks and young people are eligible up to the year they turn 19 if they are in full time education. 

The July bumper school holiday edition of Families First News has now been published. Find out about free holiday activities for families and much more. This newsletter brings together, service updates, news, events and training opportunities from across the Families First Partnership.

For some young people, parents and carers, the thought of filling six weeks of school holidays can be daunting, especially when household budgets are stretched. Feel-good activities that nourish wellbeing don’t need to cost a fortune though and quite often, the simplest of activities like preparing a healthy meal, or a having a kickabout in the local park, followed by a simple picnic can give everyone an amazing wellbeing boost. Take a look at the help and advice available over this summer.

As schools explore how AI might be used as a tool to enhance education and improve efficiencies, it is crucial to integrate it thoughtfully and responsibly. For many this will include developing and implementing a policy.  HFL has provided guidance for maintained primary schools and settings implementing AI.

The spectacular Knife Angel sculpture is coming to Welwyn Garden City town centre (close to the train station) between 1st-30th October 2025. The sculpture, made from over 100,000 seized blades, was specifically created to highlight the negative effects of violent behaviour whilst solidifying our critical need for social change. A critical part of the campaign is engagement with school children and so we need your involvement by visiting the Knife Angel and activities, and for pupils to become anti violence ambassadors.

We are pleased to announce the launch of the fully funded Hertfordshire Induction programme for SENCOs, created in partnership with HFL Education, Hertfordshire SEND Services, DSPL areas and Hertfordshire’s SEND Academy.  

With the expansion of childcare entitlements and a growing number of two-year-olds attending school nurseries, we have seen an increase in enquiries regarding eligibility for free school meals for nursery-aged children. 

The Hertfordshire County Council Services for Young People (SfYP) Positive Pathway ssummer activity programmes are run by qualified SfYP Youth Workers and will focus on how young people can stay safe, learn new skills and make informed decisions.  

We are excited to invite you to the SEND Learning Week 2025 running from Monday 6th to Friday 10th October 2025 – a transformative week of learning and sharing between Hertfordshire’s Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) agencies, dedicated to fostering learning and resilience in the world of SEND.