‘Gifted’ students as those who have abilities in one or more subjects in the statutory school curriculum other than art & design, music, dance, drama and PE.
Students who are ‘all-rounders’ are both gifted and talented. This policy document uses the phrase ‘gifted and talented’ (G&T) to describe students with gifts, students with talents and students who are all-rounders.
Funding for the G&T initiative comes from the DfES, via EiC. Funding is intended to be used to further the initiative within the school for the benefit of G&T students. Running costs include:
The school also uses money from the delegated budget to support the specialist musical instrument lesson programme and sport/team events; to provide resources for these activities.
Provide opportunities for staff development to raise awareness and develop
skills in identifying G&T students, developing teaching and learning strategies
and providing resources for G&T students
Identification of G&T students is an annual process that informs planning and curriculum delivery. The process seeks to identify both high achievers and students who have the potential to achieve but who are not regularly demonstrating high achievement.