More Able & Talented
Co-Ordinator – Mr P. Atkinson
Email: atkinsonp@hattonacademy.org.uk
At Sir Christopher Hatton we are committed to providing a challenging curriculum for all students. We believe that "More Able" learners are entitled to an education that enables them to develop their full potential intellectually, creatively, and socially. Our provision is an integral part of effective, high-quality teaching.
More Able: Students who perform, or have the potential to perform, significantly above their year group in one or more academic subjects. Students are identified by high SATS scores, which demonstrate that they have the potential for high academic achievement and will require curriculum adaptation such as early entry for qualifications or university-led mentorship.
Talented: Students who excel in practical or creative fields, such as sport, music, art, or drama but can also refer to leadership, critical thinking, supporting lower ability students and many others. All More Able students will also have identification of their talents on the More Able register.
Able: The term used to describe pupils with a particular subject strength – for example, the top 10% in Geography as identified by the teaching staff of that department. Able subject criteria are detailed in the More Able Policy. Teachers, parents and students themselves are invited to suggest nominations for this category.
Identification
More Able and Able pupils are identified based on their KS2 SATs scores and GL baseline assessments, which demonstrate that they have the potential for high academic achievement. Both teachers and parents are made aware of this cohort. Once a student is identified as More Able, they cannot be removed from the register unless they leave the school. The More Able register is reviewed and updated annually.
Talented pupils are identified based on teacher nominations. Subjects included: Music, PE, Drama and Art. Pupils are also identified as talented by their skills (including problem-solving, creativity, leadership, vocabulary and evaluation).
What We Do
Sir Christopher Hatton Academy are committed to providing an environment in which all students are encouraged to realise their potential and maximise their opportunities for development. The Academy runs lots of enrichment activities, such as participating in the Scholars Programme with the Brilliant Club, Oxford University NextGen Project, Family Challenge evenings and a variety of musical, drama and sporting activities. The progress of the More Able cohort is continually monitored throughout their time at the academy and a mentoring programme is put in place for any child who may need additional support.