Gifted & Talented

Mathematics

Gifted & Talented at Highfield Humanities College

Overview

Highfield Humanities College recognises the importance of ensuring provision for "Gifted" and "Talented" students. We have a Gifted & Talented cohort of pupils, we aim to recognise and respect all gifts and talents whether they are academic, artistic, athletic or social. We provide the appropriate challenging support to assist the students who have been identified as "Gifted" or "Talented" to ensure that they reach their full potential. The extension and enrichment of of our Gifted and Talented students is the responsibility of all the schools staff including Teaching Staff, Senior Management, Associate Staff (non teaching) and school governors.

Gifted Pupils

Approximately 7% of each year group is identified as "Gifted" and these are pupils who have been identified as being academically able or gifted in the following subjects:

Mathematics
English
Science
History
Geography
RE
Modern Foreign Languages.

When selecting the cohort factors such as motivation and personality are also considered so that we are not simply identifying those who are already high achievers. A range of methods of identification are used involving information obtained from a combination of some or all of the following sources:

Cognitive Ability Tests (CATS)
SAT Scores from Key Stages 2 & 3
Individual and Collective Teacher Nominations
Information From Previous Teacher\School (including Primary School information)

Talented Students

Approximately 3% of each year group is identified as "Talented" and these are Students who demonstrate a high level of skill in the following areas, which cannot be measured using CAT or SAT scores:

Drama
Music
Art
Physical Education
Dance
ICT
Design Technology

When selecting the cohort we rely heavily upon information supplied by Teaching Staff and also consideration is taken in respect of nationally recognised skill-specific exams in areas such as Music and Dance.

Provisions for the Gifted & Talented

Pupils in the Gifted & Talented Cohort will be encouraged and support to participate in out-of-class activities designed to complement or extend experiences within the formal curriculum, some recent examples include:

Modern Foreign Languages pupils were given an opportunity of learning new languages at the University of Central Lancashire
Saturday Philosophy Workshop
Millennium Maths Road show
"Move It" Dance Project culminating in a live performance at Boltons Reebok Stadium before the Rugby League World Club Championship Final between St Helens and Brisbane Broncos
An Astronomy event
Saturday Latin challenge Day
Magdalene College, Cambridge Aspiration-Raising Road show at Everton Football Club
Design and Technology Easter School

In addition to all of the above we also encourage involvement in:

School Clubs
Musical Lessons and Exams
Sporting opportunities such as coaching
Enhanced revision sessions for SAT's and GCSE's
Year 7 Gifted & Talented Summer School

The National Academy for Gifted & Talented Youth

If applicable, the Gifted and Talented Co-ordinator will submit a students details to the National Academy for Gifted and Talented Youth (NAGTY) www.nagty.ac.uk This is an organisation which works with students who are within the top 5% of the Secondary School population (11-19). A CAT score of 129 or above in any one of the three tests is used as the criteria for membership. Once pupils have been accepted they will be issued with a username and password to access online services including moderated discussion groups, study groups, career advise and other information such as opportunities such as Summer Schools and other events.

Any questions regards Highfield Humanities Gifted and talented program or the program in general should be directed to the schools Gifted and Talented Co-ordinator Miss Gibson.

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