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National Association for Able Children in Education - February 2026 Newsfeed

Hello sunshine! ☀️

OK, so this may be wishful thinking – especially for those of us based in the less-than-sunny UK just now! This time of year can feel like a trudge through thick mud – but luckily the drizzly days have been brightened for us by the generosity of our members and wider network in their commitment to sharing what works to improve provision for young people.

Scroll down to see this shining through in a wide range of formats – resources, recordings, blog posts, reading lists; even opportunities to visit schools in person. We’d love to hear from you too – please do get in touch!

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Research recap

It was great to see many of you at the online launch events for our latest research publication – focusing on breaking down barriers to opportunity and achievement. If you missed out, you can now watch the recordings, and don’t forget to order your copy.

Resources roundup

Explore the latest additions to our members’ resource library…

Design & Technology
Following last month’s Subject Workshops, we’re delighted to share new “Thinking Like a Designer” resources for KS2and KS3, created by workshop leader Jenny Dhami. 

This series has also covered Science, History and Music – explore them in our Subject Resource Collections.
Student Strategies
NACE Challenge Award-accredited Walton Priory Middle School has generously shared “strategies for challenge” for learners in each subject area, including: Art, D and T,music, English, ICT, Maths (KS2  and KS3), RE and Science.

See below for even more from this fantastic school.
Getting
Started

For anyone new to NACE – including staff who have joined your school mid-year – check out these two short videos, providing an introduction to Identification of more able learners and Planning for more able learners.

Plus, our Get Started page has additional resources to support onboarding.

Everyone’s talking about… 

The curriculum! Last month we introduced our refreshed Curriculum Audit and Assessment Audit – and we’re looking forward to seeing many of you at our member meetup on this theme next month (book your place now!). 
Meanwhile, here’s the latest on curriculum and more from across our network…

Year of Reading 2026

In last month’s “quick question”, 70% of respondents said their school has plans in place for the National Year of Reading 2026. If this applies to you, please get in touch to share what’s happening in your setting – and watch this space for ideas and inspiration throughout the year.

LIVE WEBINAR
Developing high-quality challenge in English
17 March; online
Free; open to all
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT Moreland Primary: Reading for pleasure
19 March; online
Included in membership
MEMBER RESOURCE
Reading list for able readers aged 8-11
Included in membership
Insider view
CATCH UP…
Thanks to Walton Priory Middle School for all their recent contributions: sharing resources (see above), hosting a CAx event, presenting a member spotlight, and writing about the school’s journey from “requires improvement" to “challenge for all”.

Watch back (member login)
Read the journey (open access)

BOOK NOW…
Next, it’s over to Julian’s Primary School (London), which is preparing to open its doors on 3rd March for our next CAx event: an opportunity to go “behind the scenes” at a Challenge Award-accredited school, including learning walk, presentation from school leaders, and Q&A. 

Book your place

Partner profile
Featured Partner: University of LeedsRobust research is key to supporting ongoing improvements in education – so if you’re able to take a few minutes to participate in this study being undertaken at the University of Leeds, please do. The project focuses on the development of socioemotional skills for young people, including those considered more able, and is seeking the views of Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 teachers at mainstream primary schools in England. Read more

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