About the National Challenge
The National Challenge was launched by the Secretary of State on 10 June 2008. It is a programme of support to secure higher standards in all secondary schools so that, by 2011, at least 30 per cent of pupils in every school will gain five or more GCSEs at A*-C, including both English and mathematics.
According to the 2007 performance tables, there were 638 secondary schools in England below this floor target.
We will provide universal support for schools below the 30 per cent threshold, including a National Challenge Adviser for each one. We have asked schools and their local authorities to identify the correct package for each school’s needs.
There is funding of £400m to 2011 for National Challenge.
Click here if you are interested in becoming a National Challenge Adviser or finding out more about this aspect of the National Challenge programme.
Please use the links on the left of this page if you would like more information.
