The National Association for Able Children in Education (NACE) has awarded Hartland International School with the NACE Challenge Award in recognition of the school’s commitment to develop an environment in which all learners are challenged and supported to be the best versions of themselves. The school becomes only the third school outside the UK, and the 432nd overall to be accredited with this prestigious title.
NACE Challenge Framework sets out criteria for challenges to be given to students and based on the set framework, NACE evaluates schools and helps schools in improving the provisions for more able students.
To attain the Challenge Award, schools must complete a detailed self-evaluation using the NACE Challenge Framework, submit a portfolio of supporting evidence, and undertake assessment by a NACE associate. The assessment process includes examination of school data and key documents; lesson observations; and interviews with school leaders, learners, parents and governors.
NACE CEO Sue Riley said, “The award is presented in recognition of whole-school commitment to and achievement in providing effective challenge and support for all – spanning school leadership, curriculum, teaching and learning, processes for identification and tracking, extracurricular opportunities, strong communication and partnerships, and ongoing evaluation.”