Young, Gifted & Talented Programme
Information for Schools & Teachers
A whole school approach to gifted and talented education is
important. Schools/colleges and more specifically teachers and
support staff, play a key role in identifying gifted and talented
learners. Through YG&T, teachers and other school staff will
have access to a wide range of information and resources.
The YG&T website is a
‘one-stop shop’ - a resource that will increasingly house an
array of information and programmes which can be used with learners
aged 4 to 19, saving time and providing a simple and efficient
system.
We have worked closely with suppliers and the education community
to ensure that, through YG&T, learners will have ready access
to the most up-to-date and innovative programmes available.
It is a national aim that every secondary school and cluster of
primary schools will have a trained leading teacher for G&T
education.
What is the role of the Leading Teacher for Gifted and
Talented?
The leading teacher for G&T will be the lead professional
for G&T education and will oversee improvements in provision
across the school or cluster of schools for which s/he is
responsible.
The National
Strategies are responsible for the training, development and
support of leading teachers. YG&T is working closely with them
to ensure synergy with the national YG&T programme.
Is the training compulsory?
Schools/colleges are expected to enable their leading teacher
for G&T to attend the national training, to ensure they are
properly equipped to undertake their role.
Who will appoint the Leading Teacher for G&T within
the school?
Schools/colleges are free to select a teacher themselves; the
flexibility to do so ensures they pick the best possible candidate
based on their institution’s needs. Primary schools are grouped
into clusters where they share one leading teacher between them, or
appoint individual leading teachers as they deem appropriate.
Who decides the cluster grouping and can there be more
than one leading teacher for G&T per cluster?
A group of around six primary schools may form a cluster. Where
there are more than six it is recommended that two teachers share
the role of the leading teacher. The cluster groups are decided at
a local level.
For more information please visit: the YG&T website. There are many useful
links to organisations providing for gifted and talented
education.