Aimhigher Norfolk

The key message of Gifted and Talented education is that all pupils, including the most able, have the right to enjoy a wide range of challenging learning experiences which are matched to their needs. Good provision for G&T pupils is an important component of the personalisation and equal opportunities agendas driving recent government initiatives, such as Every Child Matters (2003), Excellence and Enjoyment (2003) and Higher Standards: Better Schools for all (2005). Schools are encouraged to use the National Quality Standards in Gifted and Talented Education, which are based on the 5 elements of the Personalisation Framework, to audit and develop their provision.

For further information on the NQS, click G&T Wise.

To find out more about Government policy, identification of G&T pupils, teaching materials and guidance, try one of the websites linked to on the right of this page.

G&T in Norfolk

The Norfolk G&T guidelines, which are being revised by the Task Group, should be available by the end of the Spring Term. The new G&T website will be launched in the Summer Term.

The training programme, which promotes an inclusive, whole school approach, includes 4-day accredited Level 3 and Masters level courses for G&T co-ordinators, day courses aimed at making use of the Quality Standards and half-day sessions for Newly Qualified Teachers, Link Governors and Teaching Assistants.

The network meetings for secondary co-ordinators, which are hosted by the Museums Service in each of the 5 areas, have facilitated links with Aimhigher. The annual G&T Conference will take place at the John Innes Institute on 21st June 2007.