Gifted
and Talented
At Leamington we strive
to ensure all children achieve their potential
in all aspects of their life. This is where Gifted
and Talented plays its part in children's education.
We keep a Gifted and Talented register to ensure
children who are classed as 'Gifted' or 'Talented'
are tracked throughout the school and are provided
for to carefully nurture this particular achievement.
Children who are identified on the register are
also identified in their teacher's planning to
ensure they are challenged in their lessons therefore
achieving maximum progression. We also keep track
of any extra-curricular activities that can help
to aid a child's progression. The Gifted and Talented
register can include children from Nursery up
to Year 6.
How are
children classed as Gifted or Talented?
Teachers hold discussions
regarding their decisions to place a child on
the Gifted and Talented register.
| Gifted |
Children
can be gifted in core subjects such as; Literacy,
Numeracy, Science and ICT. |
| Talented |
Children
can be talented in non-core subjects such
as; Art, Design Technology, Music and PE. |
How is Leamington
progressing in its work on Gifted and Talented?
We are currently updating
the Gifted and Talented register and this should
be completed by Christmas. We are working towards
achieving the NACE award which will help us to
improve our provision for Gifted and Talented
children.
Planning
of the Curriculum
The DfES initiatives
have brought literacy and numeracy to the forefront
of all learning. The literacy and numeracy strategies
have been established in schools for five years
now. We have learned the skills from the strategies
and in Leamington we have now developed an approach
where children learn through themes and literacy
can now be taught through the foundation subjects.
Learning is now more joined up and fun.
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