Events

Supported by tailored resources, our courses and conferences provide specialised training focused on enabling individuals and schools to raise standards in learners’ achievements, progress and aspirations.

Our courses are grounded in research and evidence-based approaches to provision for more able learners, linked to relevant curriculum and policy developments, and aligned with the DfE Standard for Teachers’ Professional Development. View our full code of conduct here.

Members’ discount: all staff at NACE member schools can benefit from discounted rates on our courses, conferences and in-school CPD. Find out more.

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23rd May 2019	Challenge in the everyday classroom (primary) - Manchester Suitable for primary teachers, coordinators and all those with responsibility for more able provision and policy, this one-day workshop covers a range of strategies to identify, engage, support and challenge more able learners. Taking account of the national context and inspection requirements, the course offers practical examples, ideas and resources to challenge the more able and to develop a school-wide ethos of challenge and high expectations. Who should attend? Primary teachers, more able leads/coordinators, headteachers, SLT Location: Manchester (venue TBC) Costs: NACE members: £230 +VAT Non-members: £325 +VAT View the programme. Click here to book
5th June 2019	Challenge clinic Free one-to-one support for NACE members working with the NACE Challenge Framework. Whether you’re just getting started with the Challenge Framework, or preparing for Challenge Award accreditation, our free Challenge clinics offer bespoke guidance to help you identify and implement next steps. Each one-to-one support session lasts 45 minutes. Please specify your preferred medium (in person/phone/Skype) and time of day (am/pm) in the “additional information” box when booking. Who should attend? NACE members who are leading/coordinating their school’s use of the NACE Challenge Framework Venue: NACE, Horticulture House, Chilton, Didcot OX11 0RN (OR via phone/Skype) Costs: Free for NACE members working with the NACE Challenge Framework* * If you are unable to attend, please contact us to cancel at least a week ahead of the clinic date. After this point, a fee of £50 will be charged for non-attendance. Click here to book
13th June 2019	Free member meetup: "Enriching the curriculum, improving learning" This free event for NACE members will explore approaches to curriculum enrichment to improve provision for more able learners. Hosted by Wales Millennium Centre, the session will include: Presentation and discussion, with case study from a Challenge Award-accredited school Speed-sharing – exchange ideas, resources and experiences with peers Introduction to Wales Millennium Centre's education offer and opportunities for your school Networking lunch and informal discussion Opportunity to find out more about the NACE Challenge Development Programme Who should attend? School leaders, more able coordinators, teachers and staff with responsibility for curriculum, teaching and learning Venue: Wales Millennium Centre, Bute Pl, Cardiff Bat CF10 5AL Costs: Free for all staff at NACE member schools* * If unable to attend, please contact NACE to transfer your place to a colleague. An admin fee of £50 will be charged if the event is not attended by your school after booking. View the programme. Click here to book
20th June 2019	NACE National Conference 2019 How to lead a curriculum of opportunity and challenge: provision for more able learners that supports high achievement for all Join school leaders and expert practitioners at this thought-leading event exploring effective strategies for more able learners within the context of a whole-school approach to challenge, high achievement and sustainable school improvement. Learn from high-performing schools, leaders and experts: What does a whole-school approach to more able look like? How can you ensure your curriculum meet the needs of more able learners, and supports excellence for all? Are your staff equipped to deliver high-quality, differentiated teaching? How can schools help learners develop resilience and self-esteem? Can we move beyond labels to focus instead on strengths and challenges? Conference attendees will also benefit from a set of free practical resources exploring the conference themes. Who should attend? Headteachers, teachers, more able leads/coordinators, senior and middle leaders, governors Venue: etc.venues: Liverpool Street, Norton Folgate, London E1 6DQ Costs: NACE members: £325 +VAT or book by 29 March for members early-bird rate of £275 +VAT Non-members: £425 +VAT View the programme. Click here to book

Past Events:

21st March 2019	Challenging more able learners in science - London For secondary science teachers and subject leaders, this one-day course explores teaching and learning strategies to support learners in attaining the highest grades at GCSE. The day will cover key characteristics of effective provision, challenges and potential solutions, and action-planning to improve science provision for high-attaining learners. Who should attend? Secondary science teachers, heads of science Location: Novotel London West, London W6 8DR Costs: NACE members: £230 +VAT Non-members: £325 +VAT View the full programme.
19th March 2019	Free member meetup: "Developing independent able learners" This free event for NACE members will explore approaches to developing more able learners' independent learning skills. Hosted by Jesus College, Oxford, the session will include: Opening presentation and discussion led by NACE member schools Speed-sharing – exchange of ideas, resources and experiences with fellow practitioners Introduction to Oxford University's access and outreach programmes Networking lunch and informal discussion Who should attend? Senior and middle leaders, more able coordinators, teachers Venue: Jesus College, Turl St, Oxford OX1 3DW Costs: Free for all staff at NACE member schools* * If unable to attend, please contact us to transfer your place to a colleague. A fee of £50 will be charged for non-attendance. View the programme.
14th March 2019	Achieving greater depth in primary maths through talk for learning This one-day course explores strategies to strengthen talk in primary maths, to deepen, extend and refocus learning. Suitable for primary teachers, coordinators and maths subject leaders, the course will explore strategies to develop mathematical discussion, promote learner collaboration and problem-solving skills, and model effective questioning techniques. Who should attend? Primary teachers, more able leads/coordinators, maths subject leaders Location: Novotel London West, London W6 8DR Costs: NACE members: £230 +VAT Non-members: £325 +VAT View the full programme.
7th March 2019	Challenging more able learners in science - Cardiff For secondary science teachers and subject leaders, this one-day course explores teaching and learning strategies to support learners in attaining the highest grades at GCSE. The day will cover key characteristics of effective provision, challenges and potential solutions, and action-planning to improve science provision for high-attaining learners. Who should attend? Secondary science teachers, heads of science Location: Novotel Cardiff Centre, Schooner Way, Cardiff CF10 4RT Costs: NACE members: £230 +VAT Non-members: £325 +VAT View the full programme.
6th March 2019	Challenge clinic Free one-to-one support for NACE members working with the NACE Challenge Framework. Whether you’re just getting started with the Challenge Framework, or preparing for Challenge Award accreditation, our free Challenge clinics offer bespoke guidance to help you identify and implement next steps. Each one-to-one support session lasts 45 minutes. Please specify your preferred medium (in person/phone/Skype) and time of day (am/pm) in the “additional information” box when booking. Who should attend? NACE members who are leading/coordinating their school’s use of the NACE Challenge Framework Venue: NACE, Horticulture House, Chilton, Didcot OX11 0RN (OR via phone/Skype) Costs: Free for NACE members working with the NACE Challenge Framework* * If you are unable to attend, please contact us to cancel at least a week ahead of the clinic date. After this point, a fee of £50 will be charged for non-attendance.
7th February 2019 to 6th June 2019	Leading for more able learners: policy and practice (3-day course) Exclusively available to NACE members. This course can also be delivered for your TSA, cluster, trust or school. This three-day course is designed to guide and support senior and middle leaders, SLEs and more able coordinators in their role, leading on provision for high achievement in a primary school, trust or teaching school alliance. Linked to the NACE Challenge Framework and drawing on best practice in NACE Challenge Award-accredited schools, course content will include school and curriculum review; leading and managing change; enrichment and aspiration-raising; effective use of data; and support at key transition points. Who should attend? Primary senior and middle leaders, SLEs, more able coordinators Dates: 7 February 2019 (day 1) 28 March 2019 (day 2) 6 June 2019 (day 3) Venue: Copthorne Primary School, All Saints Rd, Bradford BD7 3AY Costs: NACE members: £1,350 +VAT View the full programme.
31st January 2019	Using data to inform learning and secure high achievement This one-day workshop looks at effective approaches to the use of data to analyse school performance for high attainers, to inform and improve whole-school and classroom planning, and to support target-setting and monitoring. Who should attend? Senior and middle leaders, staff with senior responsibility for high achievement and more able learners Location: Novotel London West, London W6 8DR Costs: NACE members: £230 +VAT Non-members: £325 +VAT View the full programme.
24th January 2019	Challenging able learners and raising achievement in KS3 and 4 - Cardiff Taking examples from a range of curriculum areas, this one-day course covers key aspects of provision to support high attainment at GCSE and beyond; planning and teaching for challenge and depth; the role and needs of learners in realising potential; overcoming barriers and planning next steps. Who should attend? Secondary teachers, more able leads/coordinators, subject leaders, SLEs, senior leaders with responsibility for teaching and learning Location: Novotel Cardiff Centre, Schooner Way, Cardiff CF10 4RT Costs: NACE members: £230 +VAT Non-members: £325 +VAT View the full programme.
16th January 2019	Challenging able learners and raising achievement in KS3 and 4 - London Taking examples from a range of curriculum areas, this one-day course covers key aspects of provision to support high attainment at GCSE and beyond; planning and teaching for challenge and depth; the role and needs of learners in realising potential; overcoming barriers and planning next steps. Who should attend? Secondary teachers, more able leads/coordinators, subject leaders, SLEs, senior leaders with responsibility for teaching and learning Location: Novotel London West, London W6 8DR Costs: NACE members: £230 +VAT Non-members: £325 +VAT View the full programme.
12th December 2018	Challenge clinic Free one-to-one support for NACE members working with the NACE Challenge Framework. Whether you’re just getting started with the Challenge Framework, or preparing for Challenge Award accreditation, our free Challenge clinics offer bespoke guidance to help you identify and implement next steps. Each one-to-one support session lasts 45 minutes. Please specify your preferred medium (in person/phone/Skype) and time of day (am/pm) in the “additional information” box when booking. Who should attend? NACE members who are leading/coordinating their school’s use of the NACE Challenge Framework Venue: NACE, Horticulture House, Chilton, Didcot OX11 0RN (OR via phone/Skype) Costs: Free for NACE members working with the NACE Challenge Framework* * If you are unable to attend, please contact us to cancel at least a week ahead of the clinic date. After this point, a fee of £50 will be charged for non-attendance.
6th December 2018	Challenging more able learners in English (KS3-4) Explore effective approaches to supporting more able learners in KS3-4 English – going beyond “exam ready” to extend and enrich learning, build independence and develop high-level thinking and language skills. Who should attend? Secondary English teachers, heads of department Location: Novotel London West, London W6 8DR Costs: NACE members: £230 +VAT Non-members: £325 +VAT View the full programme.
27th November 2018	Challenging more able learners in English (KS1-2) New for 2018, this one-day workshop explores key principles and practices to ensure more able learners in English are effectively supported, engaged and challenged throughout KS1-2. Who should attend? Primary teachers, English subject leads, more able leads/coordinators Location: Novotel London West, London W6 8DR Costs: NACE members: £230 +VAT Non-members: £325 +VAT View the programme.
22nd November 2018	Challenge in the everyday classroom (primary) - Cardiff Suitable for primary teachers, coordinators and all those with responsibility for more able provision and policy, this one-day workshop covers a range of strategies to identify, engage, support and challenge more able learners. Taking account of the national context and inspection requirements, the course offers practical examples, ideas and resources to challenge the more able and to develop a school-wide ethos of challenge and high expectations. Who should attend? Primary teachers, more able leads/coordinators, headteachers, SLT Location: Novotel Cardiff Centre, Schooner Way, Cardiff CF10 4RT Costs: NACE members: £230 +VAT Non-members: £325 +VAT View the programme.
13th November 2018	Free member meetup: "Effective questioning in science" This free event for NACE members will explore effective uses of questioning to support more able learners in science at all phases. Hosted by the Science Museum, the session will include: Opening presentation and discussion led by NACE associate Ed Walsh Speed-sharing – exchange of ideas, resources and experiences with fellow practitioners Introduction to the Science Museum's work in the field of science capital Networking lunch and informal discussion Who should attend? Primary and secondary staff members specialising in science and/or provision for more able learners Venue: Science Museum, Exhibition Road, London SW7 2DD Costs: Free for all staff at NACE member schools* Please note: Due to high demand, places are limited to one representative per school. Contact us to add additional staff members to the meetup waiting list. * If unable to attend, please contact us to transfer your place to a colleague. A fee of £50 will be charged for non-attendance. View the meetup programme.
8th November 2018 to 28th March 2019	Leading for more able learners: policy and practice (3-day course) Exclusively available to NACE members. This course can also be delivered for your TSA, cluster, trust or school. This three-day course is designed to guide and support senior and middle leaders, SLEs and more able coordinators in their role, leading on provision for high achievement in a school, trust or teaching school alliance. Linked to the NACE Challenge Framework and drawing on best practice in NACE Challenge Award-accredited schools, course content will include school and curriculum review; leading and managing change; enrichment and aspiration-raising; effective use of data; and support at key transition points. Who should attend? Senior and middle leaders, SLEs, more able coordinators Dates* 8 November 2018 (day 1) 7 February 2019 (day 2) 28 March 2019 (day 3) Venues: Copthorne Primary School, All Saints Rd, Bradford BD7 3AY (primary) Novotel London West, London W6 8DR (secondary) Holme Grange School, Heathlands Rd, Wokingham RG40 3AL (independent) Please note: The primary strand of this course will run on the following dates: 7 February 2019, 28 March 2019, 6 June 2019. Costs:* NACE members: £1,350 +VAT View the full programme.
3rd October 2018	Challenge in the everyday classroom (primary) - London Suitable for primary teachers, coordinators and all those with responsibility for more able provision and policy, this one-day workshop covers a range of strategies to identify, engage, support and challenge more able learners. Taking account of the national context and inspection requirements, the course offers practical examples, ideas and resources to challenge the more able and to develop a school-wide ethos of challenge and high expectations. Who should attend? Primary teachers, more able leads/coordinators, headteachers, SLT Location: Novotel London West, London W6 8DR Costs: NACE members: £230 +VAT or book by 30 September for members' early-bird rate of £185 +VAT Non-members: £325 +VAT View the programme.
28th June 2018	NACE Cymru Conference - Cardiff Leading on developments in provision for more able and talented (MAT) learners. The NACE Cymru Conference brings together NACE Challenge Award schools and members from across Wales to discuss developments in provision for more able and talented (MAT) learners. Get up to speed on the latest research and policy, exchange ideas with fellow MAT leaders, and take away practical action points to improve your school-wide MAT provision. Who should attend? MAT leads/coordinators, headteachers, SLT Venue: The St David's Hotel, Cardiff, CF10 5SD Costs: NACE members £299 +VAT Non-members £399 +VAT View the conference programme.
14th June 2018	Strengthening talk in primary maths A one-day workshop exploring strategies to strengthen mathematical talk in the classroom. New for 2017-18, this workshop will explore strategies to strengthen mathematical talk and thinking. The course will cover approaches to develop learners’ mathematical vocabulary and discussion skills, effective questioning, collaboration and self-reflection, and reasoning and problem-solving skills – giving attendees a range of practical ideas to test out and take back to their classrooms. Who should attend? Primary school teachers, more able coordinators/leads, maths subject leaders Location: Horticulture House, Didcot, OX11 0RN Costs: NACE members £185 +VAT Non-members £285 +VAT View the programme.
12th June 2018	New to leading on more able (primary) - London New to leading on provision for more able learners? This event is for you. A one-day comprehensive introduction for those new to a lead/coordinator role, covering policy, school-wide coordination, and practical ideas for teaching and learning. Who should attend? Primary school more able/MAT leads and coordinators Venue: Snowsfields Primary School, London, SE1 3TD Costs: NACE members £185 +VAT Non-members £285 +VAT View the full programme.
8th June 2018	Free member meetup: “Managing successful transition for the more able” This free event for NACE members will bring together primary and secondary practitioners to exchange good practice in supporting more able learners during the crucial period of transition into KS3. Hosted by Shakespeare's Globe, the session will include: Managing successful transition: experience shared by Canons High School Speed-sharing: “one that worked” – peer-to-peer resource exchange Introduction to Globe Education's transition projects and school resources Networking lunch and informal discussion Matinee performance: As You Like It (fee applies; purchase tickets via Globe website) Who should attend? Primary and secondary staff involved in supporting more able learners during transition Venue: Shakespeare’s Globe, 21 New Globe Walk, Bankside, London SE1 9DT Costs: Free for all staff at NACE member schools* Please note: This event is now fully booked. Details of member meetups for 2018-19 will be announced shortly via this webpage and our email newsfeed. * If unable to attend, please contact us to transfer your place to a colleague. A non-attendance fee of £50 will be charged for any booked places not taken up on the day. View the full programme.
25th April 2018	Challenge in the everyday classroom (cross-phase) - Bristol Ready to develop your school-wide provision for more able learners? This workshop is for primary and secondary teachers, leaders and coordinators, packed with practical ideas and strategies for embedding challenge across the curriculum. Who should attend? Primary and secondary more able/MAT leads and coordinators, headteachers and SLT Location: DoubleTree by Hilton Bristol City Centre, Bristol BS1 6NJ Costs: NACE members £195 +VAT Non-members £315 +VAT View the full programme.
27th March 2018	Challenge in the everyday classroom (primary) - Chester Ready to develop your school-wide provision for more able learners? This workshop is for primary teachers, leaders and coordinators, packed with practical ideas and strategies for embedding challenge across the curriculum. Who should attend? Primary school more able/MAT leads and coordinators, headteachers and SLT Location: Mercure Chester Abbotts Well Hotel, Chester CH3 5QL Costs: NACE members £195 +VAT Non-members £315 +VAT View the full programme.
15th March 2018	English for the more able learner (primary) - York Strategies to challenge more able learners through the primary English curriculum. Award-winning author Anne Fine will open this national conference, focusing on English provision for more able learners at primary level. Bringing together leading thinkers and practitioners in the field, this promises to be an unmissable day of ideas to ensure more able learners are fully engaged, inspired and challenged. Who should attend? Primary school more able/MAT leads and coordinators; English specialists; class teachers; headteachers and SLT Location: The Principal York, YO24 1AA Costs: NACE members £295 +VAT or book by 30 November for early-bird rate of £250 +VAT Non-members £399 +VAT View the full programme.
6th March 2018	Free member meetup: “Making cultural capital in the classroom relevant for more able learners” This free event for NACE secondary school members offers fresh inspiration, expert input and tried-and-tested approaches to promote the development of cultural capital in secondary schools. The session will include: Cultural capital: presentation and discussion led by NACE associate Sue Mordecai Speed-sharing: “one that worked” – peer-to-peer resource exchange Introduction to the ESU's secondary education programmes and competitions Updates on the latest resources and opportunities for NACE members Networking lunch and informal discussion Who should attend? Secondary school staff involved in provision for more able learners Venue: English-Speaking Union, Dartmouth House, 37 Charles Street, London W1J 5ED Costs: Free for all staff at NACE member schools* * If unable to attend, please contact us to transfer your place to a colleague. A non-attendance fee of £50 will be charged for any booked places not taken up on the day. View the full programme.
8th February 2018	Challenge in the everyday classroom (secondary) - London Ready to develop your school-wide provision for more able learners? This workshop is for secondary teachers, leaders and coordinators, packed with practical ideas and strategies for embedding challenge across the curriculum. Who should attend? Secondary school more able/MAT leads and coordinators, headteachers and SLT Location: Park Crescent Conference Centre, London W1W 5PN Costs: NACE members £195 +VAT Non-members £315 +VAT View the full programme.
7th February 2018	Challenge in the everyday classroom (primary) - London Ready to develop your school-wide provision for more able learners? This workshop is for primary teachers, leaders and coordinators, packed with practical ideas and strategies for embedding challenge across the curriculum. Who should attend? Primary school more able/MAT leads and coordinators, headteachers and SLT Location: Park Crescent Conference Centre, London W1W 5PN Costs: NACE members £195 +VAT Non-members £315 +VAT View the full programme.
29th November 2017	Free member meetup: “Working in depth for the more able: beyond Bloom” This free event for NACE members offers fresh inspiration, expert input and tried-and-tested approaches to promote working in depth across all subjects and phases. Hosted by London’s renowned National Maritime Museum, the session will include: SOLO Taxonomy: presentation and discussion, led by NACE associate Heather Clements Speed-sharing: “one that worked” – peer-to-peer resource exchange Introduction to the National Maritime Museum’s learning programme Networking lunch and informal discussion Complimentary entry to museum exhibition space Who should attend? School staff leading on provision for more able learners (all subjects and phases) Venue: National Maritime Museum, London SE10 9NF Costs: Free for all staff at NACE member schools* * If unable to attend, please contact us to transfer your place to a colleague. A non-attendance fee of £50 will be charged for any booked places not taken up on the day. View the full programme.
16th November 2017	New to leading on more able (secondary) - Wellingborough New to leading on provision for more able learners? This event is for you. A one-day comprehensive introduction for those new to a lead/coordinator role, covering policy, school-wide coordination, and practical ideas for teaching and learning. Who should attend? Secondary school more able/MAT leads and coordinators Location: Sir Christopher Hatton Academy, Wellingborough, NN8 4RP Costs: NACE members £185 +VAT Non-members £285 +VAT View the full programme.
9th November 2017	New to leading on more able (primary) - Manchester New to leading on provision for more able learners? This event is for you. A one-day comprehensive introduction for those new to a lead/coordinator role, covering policy, school-wide coordination, and practical ideas for teaching and learning. Who should attend? Primary school more able/MAT leads and coordinators Location: Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, Manchester, M41 7DS Costs: NACE members £185 +VAT Non-members £285 +VAT View the full programme.
17th October 2017	Challenge in the everyday classroom (secondary) - Newcastle Ready to develop your school-wide provision for more able learners? This workshop is for secondary teachers, leaders and coordinators, packed with practical ideas and strategies for embedding challenge across the curriculum. Who should attend? Secondary school more able/MAT leads and coordinators, headteachers and SLT Venue: Copthorne Hotel Newcastle, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 3RT Costs: NACE members £195 +VAT Non-members £315 +VAT View the full programme.
26th September 2017	New to leading on more able (primary) - London New to leading on provision for more able learners? This event is for you. A one-day comprehensive introduction for those new to a lead/coordinator role, covering policy, school-wide coordination, and practical ideas for teaching and learning. Who should attend? Primary school more able/MAT leads and coordinators Venue: Snowsfields Primary School, London, SE1 3TD Costs: NACE members £185 +VAT Non-members £285 +VAT View the full programme.
21st June 2017	NACE national conference: giving talent space - London NACE's one day national conference, open to teaching colleagues of all phases. Supporting schools to meet the challenge of most able learners in the context of challenge for all. Bringing together international experts, policy decision makers and school leaders. View the full list of presenters. View the full list of workshop descriptions. Who should attend? Senior and middle leaders, A,G&T / MAT co-ordinators, teachers, governors NACE members £299 +vat or book before 8 April for early bird rate of £269 +vat Non-members £399 +vat View a gallery of images from the conference. More conference information and full programme
6th June 2017	Engaging and challenging able foreign language learners - Banbury A workshop programme for secondary schools addressing provision for able learners of modern foreign languages. Led by Beatrice Moreau-Gray, NACE Associate. One day on 6 June and a half day on 3 October 2017 at North Oxfordshire Academy, Banbury, OX16 0UD. Who should attend? Teachers of MFL (examples will be in French and Spanish), Heads of Languages, SLEs in MFL NACE members £265 +vat Non members £395 +vat 'Engaging and challenging able foreign language learners' flyer and programme
29th March 2017	New to Able, Gifted and Talented - London A one day primary workshop to help develop the role of AG&T co-ordinators in school. If you are a primary school AG&T co-ordinator or have just been given the role and don't know where to start, this is the course for you. Who should attend? Primary school AG&T co-ordinators Snowsfields Primary School, London, SE1 3TD NACE Members £175 +vat Non Member £275 +vat 'New to Able, Gifted and Talented' flyer and programme
2nd March 2017	The More Able Learner – Leeds A practical one day seminar for primary teachers. This course helps you to address the needs of your more able learners and equip you with skills to improve provision for the more able – facilitated by Sue Mordecai Who should attend? Teachers, G&T Coordinators, MAT Coordinators, Deputy & Headteachers, Governors NACE members £175 +vat Non members £300 +vat 'The More Able Learner' flyer and programme
1st February 2017	The More Able Learner - Basingstoke A practical one day seminar for secondary and post-16 teachers. This course helps you to address the needs of your more able learners and equip you with skills to improve provision for the more able – facilitated by Sue Mordecai Who should attend? Teachers, G&T Coordinators, MAT Coordinators, Deputy & Headteachers, Governors NACE members £175 +vat Non members £300 +vat 'The More Able Learner' flyer and programme
12th January 2017	Sport and the More Able - Reading A one-day conference for primary and secondary schools that explores the identification and development of talented young people in sport, and the impact of sport on raising the achievement of all more able students. Keynotes: Alex Danson, Team GB hockey Rio Olympic gold medal winner and Richard Bailey, PhD, NACE Patron. Royal Berkshire Conference Centre, Madejski Stadium complex, Reading, RG2 0FL Who should attend? Teachers, A,G&T Coordinators, PE teachers, Deputy & Headteachers, Governors NACE members £215 +vat Non members £315 +vat 'Sport and the More Able' flyer and programme
21st November 2016	New to Able, Gifted and Talented - London A practical one day seminar for primary school A,G&T Coordinators This course provides the foundations that support good provision and practice with guidance on strategies for creating high expectations and challenge in the classroom. Snowsfields Primary School, London, SE1 3TD NACE Members £175 +vat Non Member £275 + vat Click here for full programme 'New to Able, Gifted and Talented' flyer
4th November 2016	New to Able, Gifted & Talented - Derby A practical one day primary phase seminar for new A,G&T Coordinators This course provides the foundations that support good provision and practice with guidance on strategies for creating high expectations and challenge in the classroom. Parkview Primary School, Derbyshire, DE21 2RQ NACE Members £175 +vat Non Member £275 + vat Click here for full programme 2016 NewToAGT FlyerFinal.pdf
20th October 2016	English for the More Able - Grand Connaught Rooms, London A one day conference for primary schools addressing more able provision in English in the new national curriculum Keynote speaker Anne Fine "Helping them fly" Who should attend? KS2 teachers, G&T Coordinators, English Coordinators, Deputy & Headteachers, Governors NACE members £249.00 +vat Non members £315.00 +vat Each delegate will receive a FREE Rising Stars English for the More Able resource worth £75.00 Click here for full programme english flyer artwork final2 notrimMay16.pdf
5th October 2016	The MAT Learner - Challenge in the everyday classroom, Swansea A cross-phase course helping you address the needs of your more able Who Should attend? MAT Co-ordinators, Teachers, Headteachers, Leading teachers, Advisers & advisory teachers NACE members £175.00 + vat NON Members £300.00 + vat Click here for full programme 20160510The MAT Learner Swansea.pdf
29th June 2016	The More Able Learner - Holborn Bars, London A cross-phase course helping you address the needs of your more able Who should attend? Teachers, G&T Coordinators, Deputy & Headteachers, Governors NACE members £175 +vat Non members £300 +vat MAL London FlyerMay16.pdf
24th May 2016	The More Able Learner - Chester A cross-phase course helping you address the needs of your more able Who should attend? Teachers, G&T Coordinators, MAT Coordinators, Deputy & Headteachers, Governors NACE members £175 +vat Non members £300 +vat The More Able Learner Chester.pdf
21st April 2016	More Able and Talented: Back to Basics and Beyond A one day cross-phase conference for Welsh schools focusing on practice and provision for the More Able and Talented Who should attend? Teachers, MAT Coordinator, Deputy & Headteachers St David's Hotel and Spa, Cardiff NACE members £250* +vat Non members £350* +vat *Loyalty discount applies 21Apr16 CymruConf EnglishFlyer.pdf 21Apr16 CymruConf WelshFlyer.pdf
16th March 2016	The More Able Learner - Ipswich A cross-phase course helping you address the needs of your more able Who should attend? Teachers, G&T Coordinators, Deputy & Headteachers, Governors NACE members £175 +vat Non members £300 +vat MAL IpswichChesterLondon Flyer.pdf
2nd March 2016	The More Able Learner - Reading, Berkshire A cross-phase course helping you address the needs of your more able Who should attend? Teachers, G&T Coordinators, Deputy & Headteachers, Governors NACE members £175 +vat Non members £300 +vat MAL ReadingIpswichLondon Flyer.pdf
11th February 2016 to 11th February 2016	Succeeding Against the Odds A one day seminar for secondary school colleagues focusing on how schools use Pupil Premium, support and motivate learners to develop potential. Who should attend: Teachers, G&T Coordinators, Deputy Headteachers, Headteachers NACE members £199 +vat Non members £299 + vat Hosted at South Downs College, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO7 8AA Succeeding Against the Odds flyer.pdf
9th November 2015	The More Able Learner - Durham A cross-phase course helping you address the needs of your more able Who should attend? Teachers, G&T Coordinators, Deputy & Headteachers, Governors NACE members £175 +vat Non members £300 +vat Hosted at Durham Leadership Centre, Durham DL16 6YP The More Able Learner Durham.pdf
21st October 2015	The More Able & Talented Learner - Swansea A cross-phase course helping you address the needs of your more able and talented Who should attend? Teachers, G&T Coordinators, Deputy & Headteachers, Governors NACE members £175 +vat Non members £300 +vat Hosted at the Village Urban Resort, Swansea SA1 8QY The MAT Learner Swansea.pdf
15th October 2015	New to Able, Gifted & Talented - West Midlands A practical one day seminar for primary school colleagues Who should attend? Primary school teachers and A,G&T Coordinators Harvills Hawthorn Primary School, West Midlands NACE Members £160 +vat Non Member £260 + vat New to A,G&T W Midlands.pdf
2nd October 2015 to 3rd October 2015	The More Able Learner - Exeter - NOW FULL see Swansea or Durham for places Cross-phase courses helping you address the needs of your more able Friday 2nd October for teaching colleagues Saturday 3rd October for school governors Who should attend? Teachers, G&T Coordinators, Deputy & Headteachers, Governors One day: NACE members £175 +vat Non members £300 +vat Two days: NACE members £300 + vat Non members £550 + vat The More Able Learner Exeter.pdf
26th June 2015	Minding the Gap for Able Pupils The National Challenge Award Conference Friday 26th June, Grand Connaught Rooms, Central London Keynote - Roger Black MBE A unique cross-phase conference showcasing the work of primary and secondary NACE Challenge Award schools in developing high quality provision for the more able. Who should attend? Teachers, G&T Coordinators, Deputy & Headteachers, Governors NACE members £295 +vat Non members £395 +vat For more info click here Workshop choices click here CA Conference Flyer FINAL_1.pdf Conference Programme 2015.pdf
19th May 2015	Maths for the More Able Conference A conference for primary school teachers focusing on maths for the more able, Warwick Who should attend? Teachers, Maths Coordinators, G&T Coordinators, Senior Leaders Work with the Rising Stars All New Brain Academy and Maths for the More Able resources Stop Press Miles Berry - how to make links between the computing and maths curriculum, meet Tom Briggs from Bletchley Park who will attend with the Enigma Cipher Machine and run workshops on coding, Steve Lomax Kangeroo Maths and GLOW maths hub and Steph King, more able maths consultant, leading a session on how to ensure yuor more able teaching meets the requirements of the new National Curriculum. NACE Members £199 + vat Non Members £299 + vat Special offer extended for NACE members, last chance to book NACE Members £150 + vat - Please mark booking form "March15" in promotional code box For more info click here Maths flyer - 9 12 14.pdf
24th April 2015	The More Able Learner - Manchester Cross-phase courses helping you address the needs of your more able Friday 24th April for teaching colleagues Who should attend? Teachers, G&T Coordinators, Deputy & Headteachers, Governors NACE members £175 +vat Non members £300 +vat For more info click here The More Able Learner M & E.pdf
11th March 2015 to 12th March 2015	Ready Willing & Able to Move Forward A two day cross-phase conference for Welsh schools focusing on practice and provision for the More Able and Talented Who should attend? Teachers, MAT Coordinator, Deputy & Headteachers St David's Hotel and Spa, Cardiff NACE members £250* +vat Non members £350 +vat *Loyalty discount applies NACE Cymru Conference flyer '15.pdf WELSH NACE Cymru Conference flyer '15.pdf
28th February 2015	Meeting the needs of your more able, gifted & talented children ... the school governor's role One day seminar for Governors, Birmingham Who should attend? – Governors, Headteachers NACE members £150 +vat Non members £250 +vat For more info
13th January 2015	'Yes You Can' Harnessing talents and abilities A cross-phase conference focussing on provision for the more able, gifted & talented Who should attend? Primary and secondary Headteachers, Deputy Headteachers, Teachers, A,G&T Coordinators & Teaching Assistants Hosted at Aylward Academy, Enfield NACE members: £199 Non members: £299 For more info click here Yes You Can flyer.pdf
18th November 2014	New to Able, Gifted & Talented A practical one day seminar for primary school A,G&T Coordinators Rush Common Primary School Abingdon, Oxon NACE Members £160 +vat Non Member £260 + vat For more info click here Click here to book For more info
24th October 2014	Finding the fascinations of MAT learners A one day conferences focusing on MAT provision in the Foundation Phase Who should attend? Primary school Headteachers, Deputy Headteachers, Teachers and teaching assistants Fairfield Primary School, Penarth, nr Cardiff For more info
14th October 2014	New to Able, Gifted & Talented A practical one day seminar for primary school A,G&T Coordinators Who should attend? Primary school teachers and A,G&T Coordinators Vauxhall Primary School, London SE11 NACE Members £160 +vat Non Member £260 + vat Autumn '15 - London and Oxon KB.pdf
4th October 2014	Meeting the needs of more able gifted & talented children ... the school Governor's role One day seminar for Governors Who should attend – Governors, Headteachers NACE members £150 +vat Non members £250 +vat Govenor's training seminar flyer.pdf

Quotes from delegates

"My my what an inspirational day. I found that what my school and students were doing is all right.
This gave me confidence and the workshops were inspiring me to take the next steps which is what
I needed from the conference. Thank you."

"The workshops were full of good practical ideas and resources for use with learners."

"Listening to an inspirational headteacher reminded me of why I am a teacher."

"Newly inspired to drive achievement and challenge for all pupils."

"An excellent day, very stimulating and brilliantly organised." read more here

Cardiff 2014 conference at St David's NACE staff and trustees with Anne Fine

Anne Fine book signing

Delegates working hard in keynote session in Cardiff

Quotes from delegates "My my what an inspirational day. I found that what my school and students were doing is all right. This gave me confidence and the workshops were inspiring me to take the next steps which is what I needed from the conference. Thank you."

Quotes from delegates

"My my what an inspirational day. I found that what my school and students were doing is all right.
This gave me confidence and the workshops were inspiring me to take the next steps which is what
I needed from the conference. Thank you."