This immersive school visit will include:

• Introductory talk – overview of school context and NACE Challenge journey; cornerstones of more able policy and practice; transformative initiatives and their impact; approach to CPD, ongoing school improvement and maintaining consistently high-quality teaching and learning.
• Learning walk – up to two hours guided tour in a small group, with a focus on effective practice in provision for more able learners and high-quality challenge in and beyond the classroom.
• Q&A – opportunity to ask questions about the school and aspects covered earlier in the day, as well as questions about the NACE Challenge Framework and/or Challenge Award accreditation and reaccreditation.

Questions can be submitted in advance and will be used to tailor the focus of the day. 

“A really positive experience. So many opportunities – a tour, presentation, lesson observation – all hugely helpful.” – attendee at previous NACE Challenge Award school experience visit

About the school

Southend High School for Boys has a longstanding relationship with NACE and has demonstrated sustained excellence in more able provision and challenge for all. In November 2022, it became one of the first two schools to attain NACE Challenge Ambassador School status, as well as becoming the first school to attain the NACE Challenge Award for the fifth time.

Who should attend?

This opportunity is aimed at school leaders, more able coordinators and others leading on provision for more able learners and high attainment in a school or group of schools. It is open to leaders and practitioners from all phases, sectors and stages of development in provision for more able learners – including schools with no previous experience of the NACE Challenge Framework, as well as those already using the Framework and/or holding the NACE Challenge Award.

Details

Date: Friday 5 May 2023 (9.00 am - 12:30 pm)

Venue: Prittlewell Chase, Southend-on-Sea, Essex SS0 0RG 

Cost: £75 +VAT (members); £100 (non-members)

If you have any questions about this event, please contact challenge@nace.co.uk.

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