1. Gifted & Talented Provision

2. School Development Plan
Key Objective: Develop policy and procedures for improving outcomes for Gifted and Talented pupils

3. The Institutional Quality Standards in G&T Education
Exemplary schools:
Multiple criteria and sources of evidence are used to identify gifts and talents
The record is supported by comprehensive monitoring, progress, planning and reporting which all staff regularly share and contribute to.
Identification processes are regularly reviewed and refreshed in the light of pupil performance and value-added data. The gifted and talented population is fully representative of the school’s population.

4. Gifted & Talented Identification
No universal definition of ‘Gifted & Talented’
“ Children and young people with one or more abilities developed to a level significantly ahead of their year group (or with the potential to develop those abilities).” DfE, 2008
Pupils at Red Gates who demonstrate particular talents or interests in one or more areas. In addition, their achievement in specific academic areas may be significantly higher than that of their peers.
G&T provision map constantly adapted to reflect pupils’ changing needs, interests and abilities. A continuous cyclical process of identification and review rather than a one-off process

5. Gifted & Talented Provision
G&T provision forms an integral part of the wider school improvement cycle
Provision goes hand in hand with identification
Talents and interests are valued, and pupils are provided with a variety of opportunities to develop their skills and talents, both within and outside of school
Reflective staff team
G&T information passed on at transition points

6. Progress to date Identification of G&T pupils across the school
Provision map created – current provision
Aspirations for G&T provision sought from staff
Gaps in provision identified
Partnerships with other schools
Exploring opportunities for different peer groups within the school to learn together
Pupil voice a vital component to maximising curriculum entitlement and choice for G&T pupils through the development of the School Council

7. Future Actions Parental input
Exploring opportunities for funding and external support.
Develop partnerships with clubs and activity centres within the community and coordinate opportunities for pupils to access these
Further develop opportunities for G&T pupils to further develop their interests, talents and skills by engaging in extra-curricular activities
Use AET statements to inform assessment procedures and ensure that parents are well informed about children’s learning
Develop G&T Statement
Use G&T provision map to inform family learning sessions and parent workshops
Explore CPD options for staff in order to develop and disseminate effective classroom practice for G&T pupils
contributing to the development of personalising the learning of gifted and talented pupils and ensuring progression within and across subjects
Working with teachers to develop effective provision in relation to the teaching of G&T pupils
Making good provision for gifted and talented pupils is often about challenging ourselves our beliefs about what pupils can achieve and aspire to – and our confidence in being able to help them to fulfil their potential.