In order to provide a fully inclusive curriculum and environment, Barrow Hedges ensures that suitable provision is made for the most able, gifted and talented children, giving them opportunities to extend their thinking, skills and knowledge.
Though many varying definitions exist, at Barrow Hedges, a child is defined as ‘gifted’ if they have the capability to make exceptional progress in one or more academic subject, including Reading, Writing, Maths, Science, History, Geography or French. A child who is defined as ‘talented’ will have the capability to make exceptional progress in a practical subject, including art, music and Physical Education.
Once a child has been identified as ‘gifted’ or ‘talented’, the Gifted & Talented Leader will consult with the Inclusion leader and the class teacher about the specific needs of this child. They will then consider, using a range of research, what extra provision will be provided for this child. This may include provision in class, relevant interventions or extra-curricular activities. The range of extra enrichment opportunities offered to Gifted, Talented and More Able children includes School Band, Debating Club, a variety of sporting events, and the list is ever growing.