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. 

"Very thought provoking presentations followed by seeing principles in action. Thank you for your open, collaborative approach – lots of food for thought and a thoroughly enjoyable morning." Helen Roberts, Royal Masonic School for Girls - attended NACE Challenge Award School Experience at Southend High School for Boys, May 2023.

"Very helpful visit covering all areas. Thank you for your time and openness today – excellent experience." Anya Bensberg, St Edmunds School, Canterbury - attended NACE Challenge Award School Experience at Southend High School for Boys, May 2023.

"Well -planned, carefully sequenced day. School was very articulate and accommodating." Julian Cottee Westcliff High School for Girls - attended NACE Challenge Award School Experience at Southend High School for Boys, May 2023.

 
About the school

Nettlesworth Primary School is a very small school located in a semi-rural setting, close to Durham City. Approximately a third of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

With a longstanding commitment to meeting the needs of more able learners and ensuring challenge for all, the school attained the NACE Challenge Award for the third time in 2021. Alongside a strong focus on inclusion, outstanding teaching and learning, and creating an environment in which every child has the opportunity to flourish, the school strives to ensure learners have access to a wide range of experiences and opportunities, individualised to their personal needs and interests. Parents are also closely involved in their children's learning.

During this NACE Challenge Award School Experience event, Nettlesworth Primary School will focus on: the journey to gaining Challenge Award accreditation and reaccreditation; improving the quality of teaching and outcomes for learners; and how the NACE Challenge Framework criteria can be used to create a whole-school ethos of success. The school also has experience to share on pedagogical techniques that support more able neurodiverse pupils and create inclusive classroom environments; and collaborating effectively with parents, carers and other professionals to meet individual pupil needs. 

 
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 6 October 2023 (9.00 am - 12:30 pm)

Venue:  Nettlesworth Primary School, Front Street, Nettlesworth, Chester-le-Street, Co. Durham, DH2 3PF

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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