What does ‘able’, ‘more able’ and ‘talented’ mean?
More Able Pupils
More able learners are those who have abilities in one or more subjects in the statutory school curriculum other
than art and design, music and Physical Education (PE) as well as showing developed social and learning skills and
behaviours. These children are predominantly working at one level above age expectations (see grid below).
Able Pupils
Able learners are achieving or have the potential to achieve above their peer group in one or more subjects in the
statutory school curriculum other than art and design, music and Physical Education (PE).
Talented Pupils
Talented learners are those who have abilities in art and design, music, PE or performing arts such as dance and
drama.
More Able
End of
Year 1
2b
End of
Year 2
3b
End of
Year 3
3a
End of
Year 4
4b
3c
3b
4c
2c
Able
2b
1b
2c
3c
2a
2b
1c
1a
2c
Average
Early
Intervention/School P7
Focus
School Action
P6 and
below
School Action +
3a
3b
3c
2a
2b
End of
Year 5
5c
4a
4b
4c
3a
3b
3c
2a
End of
Year 6
5a/6
5b
5c
4a
4b
4c
3a
3b
3c
2a
P7/8
and
below
2c
2b
1a
2c
1a
1b
2b
2c
The above is intended as a guide for the National Curriculum Years. For guidance on EYFS please see your child’s
teacher.
Where Does The Responsibility Lie?
Success is a 3-way partnership
We strongly believe that while possessing a natural ability or flair for something may be seen as a ‘gift’,
fulfilling its potential and maintaining that high level of achievement will only be realised through the
combination of three key aspects of learning: Support from the school; support from the child’s parents;
the child themselves.
Pupils
In order to be good learners, we
believe pupils need to: demonstrate
self-motivation, a desire to do well,
enthusiasm, an inquisitive mind and
pride; have the confidence to take
risks; be a good listener; show
initiative.
School
These commitments and
provision for able children are
met through the experiences
and resources detailed in the
Provision Map in this booklet
Parents
Advice for how best to support
your child can be found on the
back page
When each part of this partnership is successfully in place,
the opportunity for maximising levels of achievement is
increased.
What will the school do to meet the children’s needs?
At Hook-with-Warsash C of E Academy we aim to provide all our pupils with a broad, relevant and enriched
curriculum that is appropriate to their need and ability. However, we believe more able, able and talented children
have particular needs, whether academic, emotional or social and this is an example of the type of things some
pupils may do to reach their full potential.
The following Provision Map outlines our existing provision for able pupils:
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Wave 1: Quality First Teaching
Wave 2: Able Pupils
All pupils benefit from…
Pupils within the ability group will benefit
from…
AfL (assessment for learning)
Differentiation
Range of questioning styles including
open questions and higher order
thinking questions targeted at specific
pupils
Varying levels of support in the
classroom
Different working groups in the
classroom
High quality resources
Focus group work
Use of success criteria
Targets – individual and groups
Self-assessment and peer
assessment/evaluation
RMT (Rich Mathematical tasks)
Plenty of opportunities to apply
independent learning skills
Real life learning contexts
Use of scaffolding
Ensuring lessons appeal to all learners
(Visual, auditory and kinaesthetic)
Use of ICT
Skills Progression
Children presenting to the class
Shared writing/guided writing
All learning to have clear hook,
audience and outcome
Publishing of work (class books, etc.)
Opportunities of choice within task
including the level of work or method
of recording where appropriate
Opportunities to take on posts of
responsibility e.g. librarian, monitors,
play leaders
Flexible grouping arrangements in
which the most able pupils are offered
opportunities to be both a member
and a group leader
Opportunities to contribute to and
lead parts of lessons e.g. plenaries,
demonstrating understanding and
sharing success
Shared target setting with the teacher
Self and peer evaluation
Enrichment opportunities within the
curriculum e.g. trips, visitors, etc..
Open ended class/homework tasks
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Planning own investigations
More able children ‘cut away’
during teacher input
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Time for self-initiated learning
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Spot patterns within science and
maths
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Hot questions – open
ended/challenge question as an
extension to answer and
feedback to rest of class
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Focussed guided sessions with
the class teacher (reading,
writing, maths)
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Differentiated homework
Pupils within the ability group may be
offered…
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Opportunities to take part in
local/regional sports
competitions
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Opportunities to take part in
local/regional music concerts
Wave 3:More Able Pupils
A small number of exceptionally able
pupils may …
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Have access to KS3 curriculum
Be cross set teaching in maths
Lead guided reading sessions
Write pieces for newsletter
Plan own learning within topic,
carry out independent research
within topic then teach/feedback
to rest of class
Work with pupils outside the year
group for specific sessions
Have opportunities to attend
local/regional workshops and
events with pupils of similar ability
Have opportunities to take part in
challenge groups
How can more able children challenge themselves within the classroom?
Below are some practical ways that more able children may be challenged within the
classroom in English, Maths and Science:
Science
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Ask probing questions
Think of creative ways of doing things
Link learning from class to things that happen in the real world
Give thoughtful reasons in their predictions
Read extra information from a variety of places
Love to investigate
Know if a test is fair
Can think of how to improve an investigation
Can think of a next step in an investigation
Know the factors in an investigation
Can say if their results are reliable and accurate
Use scientific vocabulary correctly
Can spot patterns in results
English
 Ask great questions
 Can keep the attention of their audience Can take on different roles in a group
successfully
 Can write in a range of different styles
 Can use a variety of sources to research their work
 Read a wide variety of books, magazines and newspapers
 Can challenge other people’s points of view
 Writes above the stage of development e.g. includes similes, metaphors, a range of
punctuation
 Understand the key features of a wide variety of texts
 Can present their ideas in a creative way
Maths
 Learn and understand maths ideas quickly
 Work systematically and accurately
 Be analytical and think logically
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See mathematical relationships
Make connections between the concepts they have learnt
Identify patterns and continue them
Apply their knowledge to new situations
Clearly communicate their reasoning
Justify their methods
Ask great questions
Keep trying to find an answer
Investigate things that interest them
Choose the right strategy to solve a problem
How can parents support their children at home?
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Read with them, and to them, even if they are good readers
Able children enjoy learning new words. Have a new ‘word of the week’ at home
Extend their knowledge with a ‘fact of the week’
Encourage physical activity to develop coordination and general fitness
Do not always focus on your child’s obvious skills. Encourage him or her to sample
new activities
Information and communication technology can provide vast opportunities.
All types of puzzles, crosswords, logic games, word games, card games and board
games to help to develop children’s thinking skills and interaction
Learn a new language together
Give children a broad range of experiences
Sometimes the most effective support a parent can provide may be to limit the
number of engagements and formal activities their child is exposed to, in order to
ensure the child has the space and free time in which to play, experiment and
develop hobbies or interests of their own
Good Resources for Parents to Use
 The national association for Gifted Children: www.nagcbritain.org.uk - provides a
forum and support for gifted children as well as their parents, teachers, schools and
colleges
 www.gridclub.com has lots of ideas to support able pupils
 www.aquila.co.uk Aquila is a ‘fun magazine for lively minded children’ aged 8 – 13
 www.nrich.maths.org has lots of challenging maths activities
 www.hhmi.org/coolscience/ encourages children to be curious about Science