The Francis Review and DfE response set out an inspiring vision for a curriculum that is rich in knowledge, broad in scope, and alive with opportunity.

We share this ambition, and will continue working with schools and leaders to help make it a reality for every child.

Welcome back!

At Challenge Partners, we’re excited to begin another year of collaboration & innovation with schools, trusts & leaders nationwide. Here’s to a year of growth & opportunity for every child!

#ChallengePartners #BackToSchool

📣 On 30 September 2025, you can join David Bartram OBE, author of the DfE SEND Review Guide and Heart of England Hub for a high-impact morning exploring effective SEND strategy and leadership.

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We're excited to continue our decade-long partnership with the Permira Foundation into 2025!

Their support helps us grow, build capacity & reach 500,000 pupils a year by 2027.

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#EdEquity #SocialImpact

We're excited to support ImpactEd’s new project: Inclusive Environments for Every Child - exclusively for Challenge Partners schools in 2025/26.

Gain insights, benchmark data & share learning to improve inclusion for all. Cost: £1500+VAT. Learn more: www.tfaforms.com/5181271

Today's @inclusioninpractice.org.uk report highlights 5 key principles of effective inclusive practice, based on input from 820+ schools.

We’re proud to have supported the project, given our work exploring effective SEND provision through our SEND Review.

inclusioninpractice.org.uk/report/

📣 Our general sign up deadline may have passed but a reminder that we’ve extended the sign-up deadline for the SEND Developmental Peer Review to 11 July!

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Incredible day at the Growing the Top & SEND Peer Review event in London! 🌱

Inspiring keynotes from Bennie Kara on inclusive storytelling & Amar Latif OBE on resilience & possibility.

21 school showcases highlighted innovation & impact.

Thanks to all driving inclusive practice & improvement! 🚀

We're privileged to hear Amar's story through navigating blindness alongside his adventures, expeditions and more..

He has everyone absolutely captivated.

Our second keynote speaker, Amar Latif OBE, shares his remarkable journey in "The Blind Guy Who Wants To Show You The World."

#Inspiration #Inclusion

Coming up shortly, a selection of participating schools from all three school improvement programmes and the wider education sector will be hosting carousels showcasing their leading and innovative practice.

This year, we have a record-breaking 21 carousels!

"There's been a buzz about working together beyond our own boundaries"

"We haven't stopped talking"

"There's a strong sense of trust"

"The training and development of working with each other clearly has significantly contributed to career trajectory"

“It is excellent to meet with other Heads and SLT on your level who you can learn from/with and grow as a result.”

Samantha Saville, Headteacher at Ashton Keynes CofE Primary School on the Growing the Top programme.

These images encapsulate exactly that.

After a quick break, Innovation and Fundraising Manager, Alice Malivoire invites us to reflect on the year, share key learnings from our respective programmes, discuss what we have already put into practice and what is next.

#Reflection #NextSteps #LearningJourney #ProgrammeImpact

Bennie Kara's session has kicked off a fantastic discussion with everyone around what their main take aways will be..

We’re thrilled to welcome our first keynote speaker, Bennie Kara, author and co-founder of Diverse Educators. A former senior school leader turned consultant, coach, and writer, Bennie presents "Unlocking the Library of Humanity: The Power of Stories in the Curriculum."

Dame Sue John, Executive Director, kicks us off with a very warm welcome to the considerable number of leaders, programme participants and facilitators who have come together today.

Sue asks us to do a bit of self reflection and asks "Where we you on The Mood Mountain today?"

Good morning from Congress Centre, London! The day has arrived for our "Growing The Top, Extending Leading Practice & SEND Developmental Peer Review – Wrap Up Event" 🎉

#SchoolImprovement #SENDLeadership #EducationalEquity #DiverseEducators #PeerReview