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The Gifted and Talented Programme Our belief is that able children need challenge and extension. Gifted pupils, showing high levels of performance in academic areas, and talented pupils whose abilities lie in non- academic areas, thrive in small classes. Cognitive Ability Tests, along with teacher and parental nominations, are used to decide whether your child would benefit from the programme. A specialist co-ordinator supervises the programme and regularly updates the register. The curriculum is extended throughout the school in areas where pupils show ability. Master classes, focus days, residential courses and competitions are amongst the extras offered to challenge and motivate pupils. “I enjoy competition in the school, and feel there is a strong group in my class who encourage me academically.” Pupil 14