Able and Talented

We classify 'able' pupils as those that are in the top 10% of our students of each Year group in the more academic subjects like Maths, Science, History etc. 'Talented' students are those that are performing well in the more creative subjects and performing arts such as drama, music, art and of course sports. Again as a guide this is roughly judged as 10% of each year group.

We have a register of students that have been identified by subject teachers. This register is reviewed in January of each year. Some students will move off the register and others will move on as their performance dictates. The register is not set in stone and some students will occupy a 'grey area'  as the assessment is in part subjective.

Each subject area will have identified students in their area and within their schemes of work are developing a variety of extension and enrichment activities in which to challenge their more able and talented students.

Events: 1. Ongoing courses are offered by SWGate ( a joint venture between Plymouth and Exeter Universities). See: http://www.swgate.org.uk/default.asp go to 'events calendar'. These are mainly for school groups but parents or students may be keen to attend an event and with parents help we may be able to support groups of students taking part. 2. Creative writing day for Yr 10 A&T students from Mullion School and Helston College at Mullion on Fri 11th December. This is a course run by Anne Roberts, a lecturer from Exeter University, aimed at stimulating creative writing through the use of sounds and the media, such as magazines, films and art. The 7 students from Mullion are James Basher, Tom McCabe, Sharlie Lawlor, Chloe Roberts, Geoff Nattrass, Asa Maynard and Emily Woods.

Useful links:

There are a number of links that you may wish to investigate with regard to supporting your child or just for information.

General:

• The Standards Site:  
• The National Association for Able Children in Education:  
• Information about the World Class Tests:  
• National Academy for Gifted and Talented students:  
• National Association for Gifted Children (has subject-specific info): 
• South West G&T resources and information:  

Mathematics:

• Maths puzzles:  
• More puzzles: 
• More puzzles: 
• Enrichment mathematics:  

English/Languages:

• Writing tips/web space:  
• Interactive story:  
• Online language tutor.  

Science Sites:

• Internet investigations:   

Obviously if you ‘Google’ “Gifted and Talented” or “Able and Talented” numerous resources and information will be available.

Book

Barry Teare is a renowned expert on the topic of Able and Talented education. He has written many books on the topic. One I can recommend is:

Help Your Talented Child " The Essential Guide for Parents"

Publisher:  Network Continuum