NACE (National Association for Able Children in Education) Information

An independent charity with almost 40 years' experience, the National Association for Able Children in Education (NACE) works with member schools, education leaders and practitioners to improve provision for more able learners, driving whole-school improvement and raising achievement for all. NACE believes that all highly able young people, regardless of background, should be recognised and have the opportunity to realise their potential. Working collaboratively with leading schools, educators and partners, we offer practical resources, support, CPD, consultancy, networking and peer-to-peer support to help schools review and improve the quality of policy and provision for more able learners, within a context of challenge and high standards for all. Our work is guided by the following core principles, which unite our diverse network of member schools, professionals and partners: - The education of more able learners is a whole-school endeavour to be embraced by all school leaders. - Addressing the needs of more able learners will raise achievement for a much wider group of learners in a school. - Providing for more able learners is not about labelling, but about creating a curriculum and learning opportunities which allow all children to flourish. - Ability can be revealed across a range of specific domains or more generally, and not only in traditional academic subjects. - An ethos of high expectations and aspirations is a central plank for any school providing for more able learners. - Teachers are central to providing challenging and enriching education, and their professional development is paramount. - Ability is a fluid concept: it can be developed through challenge, opportunity and self-belief. Our staff, associates, trustees and patrons: www.nace.co.uk/people Join our community... Membership: www.nace.co.uk/membership Current vacancies: www.nace.co.uk/vacancies Our partners: www.nace.co.uk/partners Send us a message to find out more!