Highly Able Children

Gifted and talented learners are defined as those who have one or more abilities developed to a level significantly ahead of their year group (or with the potential to develop those abilities).

‘Gifted’ describes learners who have the ability to excel academically in one or more subjects such as English, drama or technology.

‘Talented’ describes learners who have the ability to excel in practical skills such as sport, leadership, or artistic performance, or through an applied skill.

Our policy starts with the expectation that there are gifted and talented learners in every year group. Senior staff identify pupils who are gifted and talented, and co-operate with parents when making those decisions. Gifted or talented children are often much more than simply higher than average. As a high-performing establishment, we are keen to help children reach their full potential by providing enriching and significant challenge and support.

The school provides support for Y5 and Y6 pupils preparing for Selective School entry at a weekly after-school club where children practise Non Verbal Reasoning Tests.

A debating society also exists.

The government’s website for Young Gifted and Talented offers learning resources and information about their programmes.
Young Gifted and Talented Network

Your child may like to try browsing through the sites that interest them and see whether they can discover new facts and complete the challenges:

For Geography
National Geographic
Kids Geography

For English
Wordplays

For Mathematics
Nrich Maths

For Science
Mad Science Kids Club

For RE
Woodlands Junior

For French
Cartoon French

For Music, Singing and Dancing
Music games

For Sports
Sports

For History
Natural History Museum

For All Subjects
Fun Brain
Kids Know It