In a new report, the CBI says too many children fall behind and never catch up, and that in some cases, secondary schools have become little more than exam factories.
Submitted by john.stevenage on 11:47, 23 October 2012
Production company Wall to Wall are searching the country to find the brightest and most brilliant young minds to take part in a televised competition to be shown on Channel 4.
Submitted by john.stevenage on 17:25, 19 October 2012
Gifted and talented issues in YOUR area
The approach to Gifted and Talented issues has been changing across the world. In the UK, different countries have developed their own definitions and approaches in schools from a statutory definition as part of ‘additional needs’ in Scotland to a non-existent strategy or definition in England (except for an approach which just benefits ‘more able’ pupils).
Submitted by john.stevenage on 12:51, 15 October 2012
NAGC urges support for high learning potential children
The National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) today welcomed the proposals put forward by the Sutton Trust to promote social mobility by giving high ability children access to subsidised places at indpendent schools but, a statement issued by Denise Yates, NAGC’s Chief Executive, argued that it does not go far enough.
