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Improving provision with the NACE Challenge Award Framework

“We have found the Challenge Award to be a robust self evaluation tool through which we have been able to bring about change to improve the outcomes for ‘all’ our pupils.”

Springfield Primary School


When you purchase the NACE Challenge Award framework, you are provided with:

  • The NACE Challenge Award Framework 2nd Revision

  • The 10 Elements Self Evaluation matrix to guide the audit of provision, informing focused action planning

  • What is good teaching and learning? – self evaluation schedule to focus lesson observations and professional development

  • What is good work? – self evaluation tool that brings precision to any work scrutiny through a focus on the indicators of how well learners learn

  • Departmental guidance for independent and secondary phase schools – advice to help Able, Gifted and Talented co-ordinators deal successfully with the challenge of securing a
    consistent whole-school approach and commitment to delivering quality provision for Able, Gifted and Talented provision.

  • A powerpoint presentation which can be used by the More Able, Gifted and Talented Coordinator and senior leaders to outline the NACE Challenge Award Framework and benefits of using this tool to staff and governors.


Additional guidance materials:


To ensure that all guidance materials for schools using the NACE Challenge Award Framework are built on high quality successful practice, NACE draws on a very wide range of expertise which includes:

  • International researchers and leaders in the field of More Able, Gifted and Talented education

  • Authors

  • National trainers

  • University researchers and trainers

  • Local Authority leaders

  • Leaders in NACE Challenge Awarded schools

    Users of the NACE Challenge Award Framework can access the following additional resources:

  • Self Evaluation Connections

  • Developing an MAG&T policy guidance

  • Developing a job description guidance

  • Guidance on identification and the MAG&T register

  • Individual Education Plan

  • Dame Tickell Review Report

  • What is student effectiveness?

  • What makes a good learner?

  • What is good leadership of MAG&T?

  • What is good governance

  • Case study - Monitoring and mentoring MAG&T pupils

  • Case study -Teaching and learning for MAGT pupils.


    Forthcoming items for Autumn 2011

  • Sample audit

  • Sample MAG&T action plans for primary, secondary and independent sectors

  • Sample teaching, learning and assessment policies

  • What is good assessment for learning?

  • What is good teaching in the Foundation Stage?

  • Pupil interview/conferencing guidance

  • What is good support?



Training and support:


“Found the joint Learning Walks very valuable. It was an opportunity to discuss, with an expert, our plans for the future and to be praised and reassured about the vision and direction we were taking.”
Cheam High School

NACE can provide support , guidance and training tailored to any identified school need? NACE has a team of Assessors and tutors who work with schools to develop all aspects of practice including:

  • The Audit - from self-evaluation to focused action planning, identifying your next steps and the tools to support progress

  • New to the role of MAG&T lead? - explore key aspects of good leadership

  • Making connections - connect identification, assessment data and target setting, recognising what has an impact on your learners

  • Underachievement and Able Learners - identify strengths and improvement steps

  • Get a head start in working with the new Ofsted framework - explore the resources that help to secure high expectations for every pupil and teacher

  • Teaching and Learning with Challenge – connecting Elements 2,4,6,9,

  • Pupil Voice and Pupil Empowerment - Pupils as partners in developing high quality provision

  • Working across the School Community – Working successfully with parents and others across many aspects from identification to self evaluation.





What does it cost:


Challenge Award Framework for Schools and Local Authorities: £250.00

Discounted price for NACE members: £125.00

(multiple site licenses price on application).


To apply for Assessment, please complete the forms below.

Click here to order the Challenge Award today

or download order form here.




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or download application form here.




Click here to apply for Challenge Award
Re-accreditation

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