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Happy New Year!
We hope you had a great break, and have had a smooth start to the new term. If you're feeling ready for some fresh insights, energy or connections, we have plenty lined up in the coming month and beyond, including support for curriculum and assessment review; key messages to put into practice from our new publication; and ideas to help your school celebrate the National Year of Reading 2026.
Scroll down for all of the above and more – but first of all, an announcement from the NACE Board of Trustees as we prepare (at the end of the academic year) to say goodbye and a huge thank you to our current CEO.
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Announcement for NACE members
Our CEO, Rob Lightfoot, has announced that he will step down in August 2026 after nearly five years leading NACE. The Board of Trustees has begun the process of recruiting NACE’s next CEO. We are committed to finding a successor who will build on Rob’s excellent work and continue to drive NACE’s mission forward. Rob will remain as CEO until August 2026, and we will keep all members and partners updated on the transition.
Read more
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Quick question!
Does your school have plans in place for the Year of Reading 2026?
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New NACE publication: get your copy now!
We were impressed to see almost 70% of respondents to the “quick question” in our December newsfeed reported reading 10+ books in 2025. If you’re keen to beat that target in 2026, we have just the book to get you started…
Building on our research into the “why” and “how” of cognitively challenging learning opportunities, the third publication in our “Making Space for Able Learners” series focuses on how schools can ensure this is available to all learners, including those who face a range of barriers to achievement. Available to purchase now individually – or get a special price for the full set of three.
Plus: register below to join us for the online launch events…
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Thursday 15 January 2026; online
Online launch event aimed at all those in positions of education leadership and policy; featuring an opening address from Professor John Jerrim, plus Q&A with publication author Dr Ann McCarthy.
Details and booking
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Thursday 29 January 2026; online
Aimed at all those working in schools, with a focus on putting the principles into practice; featuring an opening address from Professor Haili Hughes, plus Q&A with publication author Dr Ann McCarthy.
Details and booking
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Curriculum and assessment review
Following the release of the Curriculum and Assessment Review (CAR) in England, we’ve re-released our Curriculum and Assessment Audits – to support schools in achieving the CAR’s vision of a refreshed national curriculum which is “an aspirational, engaging and demanding offer that reflects the high expectations and excellence our young people deserve, irrespective of background”.
Versions aligned to the Curriculum for Wales also available.
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FREE FOR MEMBERS
Member meetup: Creating a curriculum which gives opportunities for all children to flourish
Friday 6 March 2026; Worcestershire
Free event for NACE members, exploring approaches to create an inclusive and challenging curriculum which embodies high expectations for all, preparing students for success now and in the future.
Register now
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Subject Workshops
This month - register to secure your place!
Member and multi-delegate discounts available.
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Behind the scenes at Walton Priory Middle School
Is 2026 the year for your school to move forward in developing your whole-school culture of challenge? Kick-start the process with insights from NACE Challenge Award-accredited Walton Priory Middle School, Staffordshire. Read about the school’s approach to leading and embedding a challenge culture; hear from school leaders online at our Member Spotlight event on 13th January, and visit in-person at our next CAx event on 29th January.
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Our New Year’s wish is to support as many schools, teachers, and ultimately young people, as possible. Please help us by forwarding this email to a colleague within or beyond your school who may be interested in our work. Thank you!
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