Extended Support Programme Evaluation
This independent evaluation of the Gifted Students Academy workshops over one academic year, at Radclyffe School in Oldham, took a mixed methods approach, drawing on quantitative student data, student and teacher questionnaires and qualitative data from student focus groups. The evaluator, Laura Mazzoli Smith, was present in the school for the start and end days of the project.
The aim of the evaluation was to assess the intervention according to learner engagement and outcomes, to include specifically impact on goals and aspirations, motivation and self-concept. The evaluation also looks at teacher development and the potential for whole school impact.
All the data, executive summary, conclusions and full report can be found here.
This was not a one-off piece of research, we have also been carrying out detailed evaluation of the work of the GSA supporting Ecclesfield School in Sheffield which will be available later in the year.
This was not a one-off piece of research, we have also been carrying out detailed evaluation of the work of the GSA supporting Ecclesfield School in Sheffield which will be available later in the year.
GT Voice Launch
organisations with an interest in gifted and talented education in the UK, launching this March.Matt Lent, Managing Director of the Gifted Students Academy, has been a member of the steering group with fellow interested parties tasked with setting up GT Voice, an independent, not funded by central government, non-profit making network.
Some of the other organisations involved include Mensa, London Gifted and Talented, The National Association for Gifted Children, The Potential Trust and the Villiers Park Educational Trust.
Initially GT Voice will be inviting individuals and organisations to sign up to the principles of the GT Voice Charter 2011. The Charter highlights a series of shared objective such as the belief that the potential of Gifted & Talented learners must be positively encouraged and effective G&T education will make a valuable contribution to the overall quality of our education system.
If you would like to attend, or for any other enquiries and information please e-mail enquiries@gtvoice.org.uk.