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From (white) paper to practice
We hope you’ve had a good Easter break! We’ve taken the time to reflect on recent developments, including the schools white paper published last term. You can read our reflections here, including the low-cost, high-impact approaches we believe will make the vision of the paper a reality – creating the conditions in which every child can “achieve and thrive”.
Those recommendations are based on the latest phase of our research, exploring how schools can remove barriers to opportunity and achievement. We’re looking forward to bringing this off the page and into more schools through a new “mini-conference” event on 23 June. Co-led by Andy Griffith and Christabel Shepherd – both highly experienced in supporting schools to bring about meaningful change for young people who encounter disadvantage – this promises to be an inspiring, practical, evidenced-based and impact-focused day. Book your place here.
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Rewind…⏪
Did you miss our latest webinars? Catch up with the recordings (member login required).
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Everyone’s talking about…
Intrinsic motivation is a hot topic this month – ahead of our summer term member meetup on this theme. We’re also looking at challenge in primary physics, with a webinar on this topic next week. Plus: whole-school approaches to more able provision, developing reading for pleasure, and strong partnerships with parents.
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Year of Reading 2026
Last month we heard how Moreland Primary School has put reading for pleasure at the heart of school life, including a thriving Reading Ambassadors initiative. If you missed the live session, check out the recording, along with our new set of reading-themed Challenge Cards.
Visit our Year of Reading page for ideas and inspiration throughout the year, and get in touch to share your own plans and reflections.
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Challenge Framework: now online
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We’re delighted to share that the NACE Challenge Framework, which sits at the heart of the NACE Challenge Development Programme, will be available in a fully online version from 27 April. Designed to support whole-school improvement with a lens on more able and challenge provision, the Framework is well-established, highly respected, and can lead to NACE Challenge Award accreditation. All of this remains the same – but you can now access the Framework through a user-friendly online platform; be guided through each element with supporting resources at each stage; and easily upload your evidence in a range of formats.
Whether you’re already using the Framework or getting ready to start out – you can learn more here, and book a free one-to-one session to discuss your next steps.
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What else is coming up this term?
Thanks for asking 😉 Our next live webinars will focus on “lighting the spark” in KS2-3 geography (21 April), primary physics (23 April), and primary D&T (6 May). Upcoming one-day events include courses for those leading on more able (28 April) and embedding reading and oracy (29 April). This month’s Member Spotlight (28 April) will share how Nettlesworth Primary School has developed a curriculum grounded in both challenge and inclusion.
Plus: don’t miss our next network groups, member meetup (16 June), and book ahead for our primary and secondary subject workshops (11/18 June).
View all upcoming events.
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Applications are open for fully funded places on St Paul’s School’s residential summer schools for Year 10 students who are passionate about and excel within STEM or humanities subjects. The three-day programmes take place towards the end of the summer term, with all costs covered and travel bursaries available. Eligible students must attend a non-fee-paying UK school. Applications close 7 May 2026.
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