Identifying Gifted Students

 

A student will automatically appear on the gifted register if they score an average of 110 or higher on the Cognitive Ability Test that all students take upon entrance to the college in year 7.

 A student will also automatically appear on the gifted register if or they have a score of 115 or higher in one particular area of the Cognitive Ability Test.

As well as the CAT, classroom teachers and subject leaders are consulted and a range of processes and procedures of identification are used and include:

·         Observation of students’ responses to their work.

·         Interim reports and assessment levels against progress.

·         Observations to identify those students who demonstrate good social or leadership skills.

·         Discussion with pupils, parents, carers and peers.

Click on the subject links for subject specific information on the indicators used to identify gifted and talented students.