HFL Education
HFL Education is a leading national provider of school improvement and business support services, training, and resources, which enable schools, educational settings and multi-academy trusts to deliver a great education. We support those we work with to achieve successful long-term outcomes for their children.
Episodes
19 episodes
HFL Education interview the Children’s Commissioner for England on Race Equity
In our first episode Shammi and Rachel about how vital RE is. Now listen to them discuss the Child Q case, race equity and advice to young people and headteachers.
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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21:48
Why is RE so vital to young people?
Listen to Shammi Rahman, HFL Education’s Race Equality Adviser and Rachel de Souza, Children’s Commissioner for England discuss the importance of RE for young people and bringing communities together in our special 2-parter podcast episode.
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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14:51
Reading Fluency: How and Why with the Education Endowment Foundation
For our first podcast episode of the 2022/23 academic year, HFL Primary English Advisers, Kathy Roe and Juliet McCullion interview guests from the renowned Education Endowment Foundation (EEF). https://educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/ ...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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44:50
That's like my mummies! - LGBTQ+ awareness, pride, and representation in education
At Herts for Learning we are committed to supporting and welcoming individuals from all backgrounds and lived experiences to feel connected, authentic and have a sense of belonging within our diverse community while supporting our core purpose....
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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36:06
Being Black and British in Education
In a very special episode released to commemorate Stephen Lawrence Day on Friday 22nd April, Herts for Learning welcomes the Hon Stuart Lawrence to Ed Talks UK. Stuart is the younger brother of Stephen Lawrence, who was murdered in ...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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Covid and curriculum – what makes a difference to young children’s learning
June O’Sullivan MBE , CEO, London Early Years Foundation joins Mireille MacRaild, Education Services Director - Early Years at HfL to discuss the impact of the pandemic on children’s learning and development in the EYFS and some of the innovati...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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20:34
Understanding the importance of communication in the Early Years
Lucky Khera, HfL Lead Early Years Adviser talks with Ben Kingston Hughes to gain an insight into what experiences have shaped his pedagogical thinking and what should be considered within the curriculum that enable all children to have a really...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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23:21
Early years diversity and inclusion
Rebecca Collins, HfL Senior Early Years Adviser talks with Shaddai Tembo, Lecturer in early childhood studies, about creating an inclusive curriculum, pedagogy and practice in early years settings and classes, ensuring both adults and children ...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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17:20
The importance of LGBTQ+ literature in the primary classroom
Michael Gray, HfL Teaching and Learning adviser (primary) talks about the importance of diverse literature in the primary classroom - especially LGBTQ+ literature - reflecting on his own experiences and the impact of section 28. Hear Michael's ...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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19:51
The importance of empathy
Martin Galway, HfL Teaching and Learning adviser English (primary) talks about the importance of developing empathy and its benefits for the child, society and educational outcomes in advance of our Primary English conference, "'That's me!': En...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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35:13
The impact on assessment during the pandemic
In this episode of Ed Talks UK, we speak with Rachel Macfarlane & Mireille MacRaild about assessment within schools & early years settings.
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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34:31
How green is your school?
We speak to Kate Mouncey, Associate Assistant Head Teacher & Director of Sixth Form at Sandringham School, about schools and environmental sustainability. This episode talks about the work Kate is doing and provides tips and advice for scho...
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20:29
The importance of connecting with nature
In this episode of EdTalksUK we speak with Charlotte Jackson about the benefits of exploring the great outdoors & what schools can do to ensure children maintain a healthy connection with nature.
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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24:34
Rhythms of our lives
We speak with Lead Wellbeing Advisor Karin Hutchinson about the rhythms we all have in our lives & how COVID-19 has forced us to rethink these patterns.
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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19:51
What you need to know about the Early Years curriculum changes
In this episode Mireille MacRaid & Andrew Boyes discuss the upcoming early years curriculum changes & how Early Years practitioners can start preparing.
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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15:30
The shifting landscape of school assessments
In this episode, Ben Fuller speaks about Assessment in a constantly shifting landscape, and some tips for primary assessment currently.
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12:05
The evolving role of school governance
This week, we speak with the Herts for Learning Governance team about what it means to be a Governor in the current climate, the experiences & challenges faced and the support offered by our team.
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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10:28
How can schools get back on track after lockdown
In the first episode of EdTalksUK, we speak with Penny Slater & Liz Allpress about getting schools back on track during the impacts of COVID-19.
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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13:51
What can schools do to bridge the gap for disadvantaged students
In this episode of EdTalksUK, we speak with Director of Education Services Rachel Macfarlane about the impacts of COVID-19 on the education sector, bridging the gap for disadvantaged students & the innovative ways schools have evolved in th...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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13:15