Identification+and+Programmes

**Gifted And Talented Students**


Identification:
**An able child may...** • Work quickly and accurately • Learn to read easily • Show high level of concentration • Possess extensive general knowledge • Form hypothesis • Devise own methods for subtraction, division, etc. • Approach problem solving from an unusual starting point • Have ability to deal with abstract concepts • Have exceptional curiosity • Be a keen and alert observer • Dominate discussion groups • Display intellectual liveliness • Daydream • Have behavioural and emotional difficulties

** Classroom Teachers Will ** **...**
• Examine the specific needs of able children and understand their educational requirements • Design learning activities that are appropriate to their needs • Regular monitor and discuss work with the children • Recommend withdrawal extension/enrichment programmes where appropriate

** In-Class Programmes ** **...**
By sound planning, monitoring and discussion, teachers will endeavour to meet the curriculum needs of able children within the classroom programmes of work. Advanced curriculum objectives may be set, or independent research activities may be followed. Where needed, the classroom programme will be supported by and IEP.

** Withdrawal Extension/Enrichment Programmes ** **...**
The school will endeavour to provide for some programmes (within the means of staffing, mentoring, budget, organisation and space) on a withdrawal basis. Through recommendations of class teachers / team groups will be withdrawn to cover a variety of interest focus areas. These may include maths, science, technology, art, etc. After children have been identified, groups will be established and sessions will run for a specified period. Opportunities will be given for inclusion in outside the school activities (e.g., Young Inventionz Exhibition, Canatamaths for senior pupils, Science Certificates, Technology Roadshow, Science Alive).

** The Gifted and Talented Register ** **...**
Teachers and parents are invited to identify a child as being gifted or talented. The G & T co-ordinator (one of the Deputy Principals) will manage this data and is responsible for drawing up the register and developing the plans to meet the needs of these pupils.