Provision for G&T

Gifted and Talented Provision at Willowfield Humanities College

The identification and provision for More-Able pupils at Willowfield School is not just a scheme for the able students. It is also a means of raising the quality and standards of learning for all pupils.

Our aim is to guarantee the entitlement of Gifted and Talented students to an appropriate and challenging curriculum, through the development of a positive ethos in which all students have access to a programme which offers sufficient breadth, depth, pace and challenge for their educational needs and ability.

Also, to ensure that all staff demonstrate positive attitudes towards the education of Gifted and Talented students, sharing positive teaching and learning ideas and experiences within their professional practice.

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G&T Provision Mapping

Modern Foreign Languages

- French trip – Yr. 10

- After-school French conservation classes – KS4

- Setting – Yrs. 8 & 9

- Urdu twilight sessions - GCSE

Specialism

- Willowfield ‘Our World, Our Future’ debate club –Yrs. 7 & 8

- English speaking union – School Mace Competition – Yr. 11

- Inter form debating competition –Yr. 10

- Citizenship Foundation Magistrates’ Court Mock Trial Competition – Yrs.8 & 9

- Jack Petchey Speak Out Challenge – KS4

-Speak Out club – Yr. 9

- LSE Creative writing competition

- Journalism training – Yrs. 8 & 9

- Editor training – Yrs. (9 & 10)

- Willowfield’s World school magazine

- … and much more.

English

- One lesson / week intervention – Yr. 10 & 11

- Withdrawal – reading, independent study – Yrs 7 & 8

- War Poetry project – Yr 9

Humanities

- Go green club (street watchers)

- Heroin newspaper article competition

- HUNS logo competition

- Elements of film club – co film critic

- Historical book club

Mathematics

- Setting

- Maths Challenge (Junior and Intermediate)

- Early entry Maths GCSE – Yr. 10

- Level 3 Free Standing Maths Qualification - Yr. 11

Science

- Setting

- DNA trip to Imperial College – Yr 9

- Identified accelerated group in year 8

- Debating competition – yr 10

- Drop in sessions @ lunchtimes – KS3 & KS4

Citizenship

- Amnesty Youth Group

- Campaigning activities including:

. Fairtrade

. Shell – end of corruption in the Niger delta

. Demand Dignity

. Stop violence against women

. End poverty

- Fund raising activities

- Other active citizenship opportunities throughout the year.

Provision for Gifted and Talented learners

Focusing on:

In-class provision

*Quality of teaching and

learning

*Challenge

*Engagement

*Enjoyment

Expressive Art

- Lunchtime skills development sessions in Music, Drama, Art and Dance

- Specific rehearsals for concerts, providing opportunities for developing skills in:

. set design

. stage management

. music

. acting

. dancing

. publicity

- Lessons and support from visiting instrumental teachers.

- Theatre trip twice a year

Physical Education

- Sports leadership

- School teams

- Access clubs outside school

- District representation

ICT

- G&T ICT Club

- Year 11 catch up

Whole School

- Personalised Academic mentoring

- General mentoring & coaching by G&T lead and other staff

- Exam success seminars Yr 11

- Directions/Momentum seminar – Yr.9

- Study skills seminars Yrs. 7&8

- Cenlig G&T day – KS3

- Cenlig College roadshow – Yr. 9

- Personalised career advice

- Developing leadership skills through-

. Prefects programme

. Citizenship reps.

. Student leadership

- Relevant Aim higher opportunities

- Oxbridge university trip Yr.10

- College & university presentations by SAS & STs - Yrs. 9 & 10

Art

- Furniture workshop @ Victoria & Albert museum

- Art galleries –Yrs.10 & 11

- Drop in sessions

- Open house (architecture project)

Design and Technology

- Inventors Lunchtime Club