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ÐÂÔÂÖ±²¥ CE Academy is committed to the provision of high-quality education for all students but recognises the need to make additional provision for students who are able, gifted and talented. All students have the right to equality of opportunity; to experience teaching which allows them to move forward in their learning and to be provided with opportunities and appropriate support to meet their individual needs.

We are committed to:

• providing an environment which encourages all students to maximise their potential
• recognising the needs of more able students both academically and socially
• ensuring that more able students are motivated to achieve to the best of their ability
• providing enrichment and enhancement opportunities for more able students where
• communicating effectively with parents and carers with regard to issues related to the Gifted and Talented
• providing a co-ordinated approach to transition between the primary and secondary phases

Definition

A gifted student is one who has the potential to excel automatically in one or more subjects such as English, Drama, Technology or Mathematics.  A talented student is one who has the ability to excel in practical skills such as Sport, Leadership or Artistic Performance (Government Definition – April 2008).  An able student is identified using a variety of methods such as National tests, Cognitive Ability Tests in Year 7, teacher assessment and nomination.  This is a continuous whole school process.

ÐÂÔÂÖ±²¥â€™s provision for Gifted and Talented students

is an equal partnership of 11 secondary schools in York of which ÐÂÔÂÖ±²¥ CE Academy is a member.

As well as providing for our most able students through differentiation in lessons, ÐÂÔÂÖ±²¥ is very proud of its association with the York ISSP and the significant additional opportunities this partnership offers our most able students.

Find out more about our work with York ISSP