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    Posted by: RAWells 10/05/2011 at 17:53
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    Hi!

    I have recently become a 'Gifted and Talented Co-ordinator'...

    I was wondering if anyone has any advice with regards to where I start, what should I particulary focus on (strategy wise) and ideas to move the school forward around this particular subject area!

     Your thoughts and comments would be appreciated!
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    Posted by: Peter_Pan 10/05/2011 at 18:50
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    Hi, Where's your school at with it? Do you have a register in place? Have you looked at the IQS to evaluate where your school is? How do your staff feel about it? does everyone understand what it is?
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    Posted by: weezadance1 17/05/2011 at 17:59
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    RAWells:

    I have recently become a 'Gifted and Talented Co-ordinator'...

     

    Primary or Secondary?
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    Posted by: RAWells 18/05/2011 at 23:13
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     Secondary middle school
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    Posted by: RAWells 18/05/2011 at 23:23
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     Hi!

    Thanks for the reply!

    Our school does have a register. All departments have registers too. I havent looked at IQS but will as would be useful to know what I/we need to do in order to progress. Staff are all supportive and positive, which is good! I have created an audit for all staff to fill in so that I can find out what everyone's perception on G&T is... I am sure the audits and answers will differ but that is bound to happen because of the varied departments/subject areas.

     

     
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    Posted by: weezadance1 23/05/2011 at 16:46
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    Have you spoken to students? Student voice for example on their understanding of G&T?

    Also have you looked at currently working at levels and grades? G&T should be targte grade A* so see if any are under achieving/under aspiring.
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    Posted by: stillrollingalong 24/05/2011 at 08:56
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    'Mindsets' by C Dweck highlights some avoidable pitfalls (such as labellng people "gifted"  . . . . .)
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    stillrollingalong:

    'Mindsets' by C Dweck highlights some avoidable pitfalls (such as labellng people "gifted"  . . . . .)

     

    Have been wondering about this lately too - what do schools called their G&T pupils if not 'gifted'. Am thinking of making some changes to our policy, and I know G&T has become politically incorrect but to be honest, i'm stuck for a better title....any ideas?
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    Posted by: Mrs Music 26/05/2011 at 10:12
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    We make a point of not labelling the students as anything to them.  Our policy is 'Policy for promoting high aspirations'.
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    Posted by: RAWells 27/05/2011 at 18:32
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     I agree... They need to be provided for but in a subtle way - otherwise they will end up being alienated by the other students. G&T students from looking at our register tend to be vunerable. Other students do not need more reason to pick on them. I may address our school policy along a similar title to your schools.  

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