Network of Excellence

All schools and trusts who partner with Challenge Partners at any level benefit from our national Network of Excellence. 

This knowledge-sharing space brings opportunities to hear about leading practice and find peer support for sustainable school improvement. It includes access to a programme of inspiring speakers from the education sector and beyond, addressing topical and enduring themes.

The Network of Excellence includes:

National Network Conferences

Bringing the whole network together to hear from expert speakers on current and strategically significant topics, ask questions and discuss challenges, and learn from peers sharing excellent practice

Sharing Leading Practice opportunities

Partner schools present their own areas of excellence during our national events throughout the year, sharing their journey and key decision points so practitioners can understand how they might replicate or adapt it in their own context. There may also be opportunities to share Areas of Excellence during hub meetings and hub led events

Exclusive School Support Directory

A rich knowledge exchange hub where partners can enjoy curated resources, partner school blogs, webinars and key programme documents

Regular newsletter

Sent to all partner schools to share knowledge, resources and news of upcoming events

How to join the Network of Excellence

Full Partnership

As a Full Partner from September 2025 alongside a school improvement programme