Wishing you a peaceful and settled start to the new term
Read on for:
EdTech Hubs Programme National Summit reflections
BETT 2026, LGfL live lessons and Filtering, Monitoring and Cybersecurity surgeries
*New* LGfL accessibility resource
Chalgrove Primary wins teaching award
Safeguarding and MHWB Forums
Quick bites section
Reflections on the EdTech Hubs National Summit
In November, educators and digital leaders from across England gathered for the EdTech Hubs Summit, a day dedicated to sharing the latest research and fostering collaboration. The event was a hub of energy, offering attendees practical insights into the future of digital transformation in education.
The agenda tackled the most pressing challenges facing school leaders today, with deep dives into:
Strategic Leadership & Change: Managing organisational shifts in a digital-first environment.
Effective Pedagogy: Aligning technology with proven teaching methods.
Funding & Sustainability: Practical strategies for acquiring and managing EdTech budgets.
A standout moment of the summit was the Live Lesson initiative. This session provided a powerful demonstration of teaching and learning in action, modelling how a 1:1, on-demand device ratio can be utilised to create a seamless and inclusive classroom experience.
The initiative offered a clear blueprint for how technology, when used effectively, can enhance student engagement and personalise learning at scale.
At Bett 2026, LGfL continues its tradition of hosting high-impact "Live Lessons" designed to show EdTech in a real-world context, featuring actual teachers and students working together in a "live classroom" environment.
Unlike traditional seminars, these sessions involve:
Live Students: Classes from LGfL Edtech hub schools participate in real-time lessons.
1:1 Device Ratios: Demonstrating how on-demand access to devices changes classroom dynamics.
Adaptive Pedagogy: Showing how teachers can pivot and personalise learning instantly using cloud tools and inclusive apps.
LGfL will be at BETT 2026! So join us on stand SP30 and watch one of the live lessons in the
'Live classroom theatre'
Wednesday 21 January – Friday 23 January 2026.
ExCeL London
Tickets are complimentary for educators, school leaders, and representatives from government/non-profit organisations.
1-1 Surgeries at Bett: Filtering, Monitoring & Cybersecurity
Book a 1-1 surgery at Bett this January with LGfL colleagues to help you get the most from your filtering, monitoring and cybersecurity and resolve any specific issues. DSLs and Tech Teams welcome!
Finding the right inclusive tools shouldn't be a challenge. To help you, LGfL has launched a hub for accessibility tools on the platforms you use most. We’ve done the heavy lifting, so you can spend more time focusing on student inspiration and the effective use of accessibility tools, and less time on tech troubleshooting.
Chalgrove Primary is a community school that prides itself on a culture where children don’t just attend, they thrive. By fostering a safe and secure environment, the school empowers pupils to become confident, independent learners who make excellent progress.
Chalcroft Primary is one of the lead LGfL exemplar schools using symbols to create a communication-friendly environment and is featured in the LGfL Unlocking the Power of Symbols resource.
Katherine Wheeler, who featured in the case study, won ‘New Teacher of the year 2025’ in the Education Today Awards! The judges were blown away by the LGfL case study and how it demonstrated the power of symbols in developing an inclusive school environment.
Join our free forums for DSLs in SEND settings, and for those working in the area of Mental Health and Wellbeing. Connect with peers and share practical solutions for the challenges you face.
These hourly, half-termly meetings provide a collaborative space to exchange best practices, discuss complex cases, and learn from expert guest speakers.
The subject for the SEND forum on Wednesday 28th January is 'Preventing children with SEND from being radicalised' and theMHWB forumon Thursday 12th February 'Comparative culture and body Image'
New 'Emotionally Based School Avoidance' (EBSA) blog. Read our latest MHWB blog
EdTech Hubs Spring dates There are many EdTech hub sessions scheduled for the Spring term.
Reminder of the LGfL free School Meals (FSM) Eligibility Checker
A freeonline service that helps parents and schools check a child's eligibility
Discover Careers in London’s Aviation Sector.FREE digital workshops for Key Stages 2 and 3 on 10th February. Apply here forPrimary or Secondary.
LGfL Training
Online training events are free for all school staff to attend (*with the exception of the Designated Safeguarding Lead Training, which we offer to LGfL customers only).
