Young, Gifted & Talented Programme
About YG&T
Education is inclusive and plays an essential role in
building and shaping the future of young people.
As we move into the future it is clear there is a growing need to
provide personalised education, which meets the individual needs of
learners.
CfBT Education Trust believes that, through YG&T, and building
on existing good practice across the country, we can begin to
achieve more personalised learning through extension programmes
within and beyond the everyday classroom.
All schools contain G&T learners and are responsible for
deciding the size of their G&T populations, taking account of
national and local guidance and context. The national programme is
designed to support them in enhancing provision for learners
through challenging and innovative programming.
How is YG&T funded and where does this funding
go?
YG&T is funded centrally through the
Department for Children, Schools and Families. Primary and
secondary schools are together receiving some £1bn, this financial
year and next, to support personalised education for all pupils.
This includes funding for G&T learners.
The proportion of funding that schools have available for gifted
and talented education is decided at a local level. This funding
allows learners greater access to resources, provisions and
extension programmes dedicated to their skill area, while also
providing them with access to specially trained teaching
staff.
What is “gifted and talented”?
The Department for Children, Schools and
Families defines gifted and talented learners as “children and
young people with one or more abilities developed to a level
significantly ahead of their year group (or with the potential to
develop those abilities)”.
More specifically the terms gifted and talented are defined as
follows:
'Gifted' learners are those who have abilities in one or more
academic subjects, such as maths and English.
'Talented' learners are those who have particular abilities in
sport, music, design or creative and performing arts.
Other skills such as leadership, decision-making and
critical/creative thinking are also taken into account when
identifying gifted and talented learners.
Who identifies gifted and talented
learners?
Although the vast majority of G&T learners are identifed
within their school environment, parents may also play a role in
the identification process. Parents are encouraged to seek the
expertise of their child’s school, should they believe their child
is gifted or talented. Information about identifying G&T
learners can also be sought from Local Authorities, most of whom
have gifted and talented dedicated staff.