NACE (National Association for Able Children in Education)

An independent charity founded 40 years ago, the National Association for Able Children in Education (NACE) works with schools, education leaders and practitioners to improve provision for more able learners and increase challenge for all. Our vision is that all young people, including the more able, have the opportunity to develop their abilities without limits – no matter what barriers to learning they may face and no matter what school they attend. 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!