Gifted & Talented Students

At ATS, we are constantly trying to improve not only the attainment, but also the whole educational experience for all of our students. One strategy we employ to support this is our Gifted and Talented programme. Our Gifted and Talented Co-ordinator, Mr Gyves identifies, monitors and supports those students who will take part in the programme. The process of identifying the gifted and talented students takes place during the autumn term.

Support for students involves effective and appropriate teaching and learning styles, differentiated teaching materials and a vast array of trips and activities, often involving universities or top businesses.

Our Gifted and Talented students not only do well academically , but engage in experiences ( like spending the day at Cambridge University on a private tour with an Admissions Tutor) , which extend the boundaries of their aspirations.

Enrichment events that have taken place since October include Common Purpose. This is a Leadership course that runs every term with visits to look at leaders in society. Visits have included Fire service, Crown Court, Financial centres in Canary Wharf. The feedback from the students was excellent. Pictures and accompanying

After half term the following enrichment events will take place:

MUN masterclasses 28th Feb-1st March

Mun Conference – Date TBA.

Oxford Taster Days
A new event running this year for year 10 students. a group of up to ten students to visit Oxford for a taster of studying there, and a chance to look around the city. The programme includes interactive sessions with current students.

UNIQ Summer Schools – Applications to be completed by year 12 pupils

Westminster Summer school – Application to be completed by year 11 pupils

Jack Petchey - Public speaking event – In house training for 25 year 10 boys

Language Enrichment workshops
Capital L offers schools and colleges a number Language Enrichment Workshops and cross-curricular activities covering a range of languages and subject areas. – Target group year 8