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Member meetup: Developing intrinsic motivation Free meetup for NACE members Tuesday 16 June 2026 (10:00am – 3:00pm) The Blue Coat School, Birmingham B17 0HR Intrinsic motivation is key to preparing young people for lasting and meaningful success both within and beyond formal education. It goes hand in hand with developing a school culture in which cognitive challenge and desirable difficulty are embraced by and available to all. When developed effectively, internal motivation can help learners to avoid the pitfalls of focusing solely on external factors such as grades and rewards, and to navigate issues relating to perfectionism, pressure and wellbeing. It underpins learners’ agency, independence and ownership of learning, whilst contributing to a collaborative and supportive learning community in which all can flourish. This puts it at the heart of NACE’s vision: ensuring all young people have the opportunity to develop their abilities without limits – no matter what barriers to learning they may face and no matter what school they attend. Free for all staff at NACE member schools*, this event will explore: - The importance of intrinsic motivation across all phases of learning;
- Practical strategies to develop internal motivation as part of a whole-school culture of challenge for all;
- Potential pitfalls or challenges and how these can be addressed.
This event will be suitable for those working across all phases of learning. Register as soon as possible to secure your free place. Agenda (subject to change) | 10:00 | Registration & refreshments | | 10:15 | Welcome & introductions
Rob Lightfoot, NACE CEO & Rena Patel, NACE Lead at The Blue Coat School | 10:30 | Motivation, habit formation and neuro-change – key research insights and practical implications for students, leaders and teachers
Dr Keith Watson, NACE Curriculum Development Director | 11:15 | Break
| 11:30 | School case studies
Misba Mir, Deputy Headteacher, Carlton Junior & Infant School
Abigail Newby, Stretch & Challenge Coordinator, The Cotswold School Q&A | | 12:30 | Networking lunch | | 13:15 | NACE membership updates | | 13:30 | Digest & discuss
Guided prompts to help you reflect on the morning sessions, discuss with peers, share ideas and plan your next steps – what will you take back to your school? | | 14:45 | Overview of the day | | 15:00 | Close |
*As spaces are limited, we are initially limiting free places to a maximum of two per member school, to allow as many schools to participate as possible. If more than two staff members from your school register, we will contact you to confirm which staff members should be given priority. Additional staff members can be added to the event waiting list. If you become unable to attend, you can transfer your place to a colleague within your school at no charge; please contact us to arrange this. If you register for a free place which is not then used by yourself or a colleague (and you do not cancel with at least 7 days' notice), your school will be charged a non-attendance fee of £50 +VAT.
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