At Bishop Stopford we aim to enable and inspire all students to reach their unique potential, but recognise that many of our students are particularly able or talented in any number of areas. In order to nurture these talents and promote high aspirations we offer a broad and challenging curriculum, alongside a range of enrichment opportunities so that students may extend their learning experience further.
The Aspiration Roadmap at the bottom of this page outlines what this looks like for each year group in school.
Helpful definitions
‘Very Able’ students are those who have exceptional abilities in one or more subjects in the statutory curriculum. Such students are likely to be those whose outstanding academic ability is so evident that the curriculum or teaching methodologies are modified to meet their needs.
‘Talented’ students are those who have the ability to excel in practical or creative skills, and have exceptional performance ability in a specific area/area(s) e.g. Design and Technology, Music, Drama and P.E.
Further information is available to parents via Firefly.
Additional links for resources, reading and inspiration!
- Potential Plus: https://potentialplusuk.org/
- NACE: http://www.nace.co.uk/
- The Brilliant Club: http://www.thebrilliantclub.org/
- Mensa: http://www.mensa.org.uk/gifted-talented