A definition of Gifted and Talented:
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Gifted: describes students who have the ability to excel academically in one or more subjects such as English, drama, technology
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Talented: describes students who have the ability to excel in practical skills such as sport, leadership, artistic performance. These students may well follow a vocational training pathway to accreditation and employment
Identifying gifted children
All schools should be identifying the most able, gifted and talented 5 - 10% of pupils at the school. It is a relative term ie: 5-10% should be identified regardless of the school’s profile. They are the most able in ‘this school’. Gifted and talented does not refer to the most able 5 - 10% in the country. The principles of good teaching for all children provide a foundation for identification of, and effective provision for, more able, gifted and talented students.
Strategies for gifted children
Schools work hard to create the right level of challenge and support for high achieving pupils and use identification strategies which enable them to recognise all kinds of ability.
These include:
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Quantitative data such as test results
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Information from staff at current and previous schools, pupils and parents/carers
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Rate of progress
Characteristics of gifted children
Typical characteristics of more able, gifted and talented to look out for include:
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Highly developed literacy skills
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Logical reasoning ability
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Imagination and creativity
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Ability to link concepts and ideas
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Ability to question ideas and concepts
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Ability to apply what they know in new contexts
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Wide reading
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Wide general knowledge
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Excellent memory skills
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Humour
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Proficiency at problem solving
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Interpersonal skills
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Intrapersonal skills
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Bodily/kinaesthetic skills
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Rapid assimilation of material
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Focused concentration on specific tasks
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Persistence, determination and high standards
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Musical ability
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Keen observation
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Leadership qualities
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Intellectual curiosity
In the resources section there are links to materials which will help inform any discussion between home and school with regard to provision.
Contact us
Bev Revie Primary School Development Adviser 0118 974 6171
