Most Able and Talented

Posted Fri, 22/05/2009 - 23:17 by radyr_drupal_admin

Most Able and Talented Policy

Rationale

The School aims to provide a caring and stimulating environment in which all who learn and work here achieve their full potential – and enjoy the process. More specifically, we are committed to building on the individual abilities of our students, including those at the top of the ability spectrum.
We wish to create an atmosphere in which to excel is not only acceptable but also desirable.
 
Definition
At Radyr Comprehensive School a More Able and Talented pupil is recognised as one who achieves or has the ability to achieve significantly in advance of the large majority of their peer group within the school. These are the pupils who consequently require more challenging provision than that appropriate for the large majority. They include pupils who:
  • Show evidence of high attainment across a wide range of subjects, or demonstrate high levels of attainment in particular subjects or aspects of their work;
  • Have specific academic aptitude and affinity for any curriculum area, subject or aspect of a subject;
  • May be particularly creative in other aspects of their learning, have outstanding leadership and/or team working skills, or possess outstanding interpersonal or intrapersonal skills;
  • Are underachieving and their potential for high attainment may be masked by other factors and not be immediately recognised.
Identification
  • A range of performance data (MiDYIS, TA, Baseline Assessments etc);
  • Teacher perception (including KS2);
  • Views of the pastoral Team (peer identification and parental views);
  • QCA descriptors;
  • Pupils will be identified in accordance with the schools Equalities Policy.
Aims
  • To generate a positive ethos for More Able and Talented Pupils;
  • To identify children who are More Able and talented;
  • To provide Teaching and Learning strategies and resources in response to this;
  • To recognise and address under-achievement;
  • To provide Out of Hours opportunities in support of the policy and to make creative use of the wider community in enhancing pupil’s learning opportunities;
  • To provide and re evaluate our systems on a regular basis;
  • To ensure staff training is targeted and effective;
  • To work in partnership with parents and carers to help promote learning and development.
Commitment
The school will:
  • Nominate a member of the Leadership Team to work with departments to coordinate identification, special provision and review;
  • Ensure that each department has one teacher nominated to assist colleagues in the identification of and provision for such students;
  • Make all staff aware of the needs of the More Able and Talented Learner and offer guidelines and training in support of appropriate provision;
  • Keep the curriculum under review in order to ensure that appropriate courses and programmes are available within and beyond departments;
  • Inform, involve and work in partnership with parents, other schools, Higher Education Institutions and other individuals and organisations in the field of specialist support for More Able and Talented students;
  • Extend learning beyond the confines of the school day and towards lifelong learning;
  • Appoint a link Governor to this area.

 

 

Meeting the Challenge - Quality standards in  education for more able and talented pupils