1. Gifted and Talented Learners Produced as part of the Partnership Development Schools (PDS) Strategy Phase 3 2008-09 (Lead PDS: The Park Community School. Contact Chris Ley (cley@parkcommunity.devon.sch.uk)

2.  “Identifying gifted and Talented learners- getting started” May 2008  www.ygt.dcsf.gov.uk www.ygt.dcsf.gov.uk  “Children and young people with one or more abilities developed to a level significantly ahead of their year group (or with potential to develop those abilities” DCSF 2008

3.  When does the process of identification start?  How many pupils in our school population?  Just intellectual gifts?  What about talents in the Arts and Sport?  Are social abilities included?  Is it a “one off” process?  The school policy

4.  Primary Transfer KS2 SATs and liaison notes  CATs tests V, Q, NV  Reading and Spelling screening  Classroom observation  Achievements outside of school at local and National or International level  YELLIS  Head of House recommendation for social skills

5.  September – Testing  October – Analysis of data  November – Curriculum Council approval  December – Departments’ contribution  January – New G and T register  February to July – Ongoing review  Holidays – Enrichment activities

6.  The Leading Teacher Handbook (DfES)  Happy Puzzle Company  Aim Higher events  AS Critical Thinking Skills  Kilve Court Residential experiences  SW Gate Excellence Hub  Financial assistance