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Member meetupsOur member meetups provide opportunities to meet peers from other NACE member schools, gain insights from NACE associates and partner organisations, and share effective practice and resources to improve provision for more able learners. Held termly, meetups are held at the NACE offices in Oxfordshire, or hosted elsewhere by organisations whose work and values align with those of the NACE community. Attendance is free for staff at NACE member schools. Typically the programme for a member meetup includes:
There may also be opportunities to explore the host organisation’s offer in more depth, for example by visiting an exhibition or attending a live performance. "Well delivered. Thought provoking.
Practical advice to take back to school and put into practice." - Rachael Newham, Fairfield Prep School Upcoming meetups: Summer meetup Past meetups have included:
The Power of Reading
CLPE, London (Autumn 2025) Practical activities in science: both “hands-on” alnd “minds-on” Horticulture House, Didcot (spring 2025) Creating effective learning environments in EYFS and primary phases Horticulture House, Didcot (autumn 2024) Rethinking Assessment New College, Oxford (summer 2024) Rethinking Assessment within the Curriculum for Wales online (spring 2024)
Low threshold, high ceiling learning
Horticulture House, Didcot (autumn 2023) Leading on more able New College, University of Oxford (summer 2023) Developing challenge for all through the new curriculum for Wales Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff (spring 2023) Oracy for high achievement Horticulture House, Didcot (autumn 2022) Rethinking assessment New College, University of Oxford (spring 2022) Find out more |
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The Working Classroom: How to effectively support more able but under-resourced students
22/10/2025 » 22/04/2026
Thinking Moves A-Z: Metacognition Made Simple