MAGT: More Able, Gifted and Talented
Jumeirah Primary School aims to ensure that no child is left behind by being an inclusive mainstream school.
The gifted or talented child is catered for in an increasing number of exciting ways at JPS. Children who are identified as MAGT receive personalised provision across the curriculum within the classroom environment, as well having access to extra curricular extension. This is through After School Programmes, Masterclasses and Signposting to outside agencies.
Who are MAGT children?
Gifted and talented learners are defined those who have one or more abilities developed to a level significantly ahead of their year group (or with the potential to develop those abilities).
‘Gifted’ describes learners who have the ability to excel academically in one or more subjects such as English, Science, History, Geography and Maths. At JPS, these lessons have planned MAGT activities that extend the child through independent learning.
‘Talented’ describes learners who have the ability to excel in practical skills such as sport, leadership, artistic performance, or in an applied skill. All Art, PE and Music lessons have differentiated learning for MAGT, so that the child’s talent can be nurtured and extended.
How are children identified as MAGT?
JPS uses a variety of sources to identify the gifted or talented child:
• Assessment data in core subjects (English, Maths and Science)
-Year 3/Entry NFER results,
-Optional SATS in English, Maths and Science
-SATs from Year 2 and Year 6
• Teacher/ Head of Subject assessment in other subjects – students are identified in subject areas against specific criteria
• Teacher referral
• Observations in lessons
• Outside referral (Educational Psychologist reports, etc)
Where can I find out more information?
The Young, Gifted and Talented UK Site http://ygt.dcsf.gov.uk
The National Association for Gifted Children US site http://www.nagc.org/
The National Association for Gifted Children UK site http://www.nagcbritain.org.uk/
MENSA UK site http://www.mensa.org.uk/
NRich Maths –great online enrichment activities in Maths http://nrich.maths.org/public/
Links to activities for the gifted and talented child http://www.hoagiesgifted.org/brain_teasers.htm
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