Welcome
Welcome to the Rotherham Gifted and Talented website. Here you will find information about Rotherhams provision for its more able and talented pupils, both as enrichment and extension, inside and outside our classrooms.
Author signing at the Rotherham book awards
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Rotherham Childrens Books Awards
An annual event which engages more able children from upper Key Stage 2 and lower Key Stage 3 throughout the year in the reading and discussion of six varied titles.
Rotherham Airbourne Challenge
2006 was the second year of our Rotherham Airborne Challenge Competition, held this year at Kelham Island Museum on Wednesday 28th June from 9:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. This year we were fortunate enough to welcome Joyce Thacker, a Senior Head of Service from the authority, to present the trophies and prizes.
Master Classes
Our Masterclass programme seeks to respond to the needs of more able children both in terms of challenge and emotional development. It offers a range of activities linked to their specialisms, and encourages creativity and enrichment. The aims and objectives include the important aspects of socialisation and transition, and enjoyment is a key feature.
Leading Teachers
On 26 th September, Rotherham launched its leading teacher programme at the Carlton Park Hotel. 59 teachers from schools throughout the borough came to focus on pedagogy and good classroom practice. Our key principals are to make classroom teaching and learning central to our drive for school improvement; to personalise learning for all pupils, including gifted and talented pupils; to prevent underachievement – countering disadvantage and recognising that all schools have gifted and talented learners; and to build on local expertise, knowledge and partnerships.