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Gifted and Talented
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Definitions of Gifted and Talented Pupils
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Definitions of gifted and talented pupils
(currently being reviewed December)
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There are many definitions of Gifted and Talented pupils.
None of them are precise. Guidance in South
Gloucestershire uses the nationally adopted terminology in
relation to pupils, who, in previous LA guidance documents,
have been referred to as being 'more able, very able or
exceptionally able'.
Schools may use this as a guidance to adopt their own
definitions as outlined in their policy for Gifted and Talented
pupils.
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Gifted and Talented
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Nationally, and in South Gloucestershire LA, gifted
pupils are defined as having academic ability in one or more
subject areas, whereas talented pupils are those with
ability in creative arts or sports.
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More able, very able and exceptionally able pupils
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| More Able |
Pupils attain above average standards.
For example, they perform above national expectations in
NC test or reach levels beyond what is or could be
expected in other curriculum areas or in creative or
sporting fields. |
| Very Able |
Pupils reach standards in their academic,
artistic, sporting or other achievements which are in the
top 10% of all* performance. |
| Exceptionally Able |
Pupils reach standards in their academic,
artistic, sporting or other achievements which are in the
top 2% of all* performance. |
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In Summary
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Gifted and Talented = very able including exceptionally
able
Gifted and Talented pupils are those (approximately 10%) of
pupils who are very able in one or more subjects, in creative
arts, sports or other areas, INCLUDING those (approximately 2%)
who are exceptionally able.
These are pupils who achieve, or who have the ability to achieve
at a level significantly in advance of the average for their year
group in their school.
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In defining Gifted and Talented pupils, the following issues
should be taken into account:
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- The number and abilities of Gifted and Talented pupils will
not be the same in every school.
- Schools may use this guidance to adopt their own definitions
as outlined in their policy for Gifted and Talented
pupils. Consequently, the dividing line between 'more
able', 'very able' and 'exceptionally able' pupils cannot be
defined precisely.
- A pupil may demonstrate high ability over many areas of the
curriculum. Equally, a pupil may be considered very able
in only one area.
- Gifted and Talented pupils may not wish to be identified as
such by their peers or by adults.
The LA is currently reviewing support strategies for Gifted
and Talented students and information will be circulated through
updated LA guidelines for Gifted and Talented pupils.
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