This document provides a gifted and talented action plan for schools in the DLP collaborative. It outlines three main objectives: 1) To improve community cohesion and pupil confidence through a gifted and talented orchestra that will perform regularly, including at an Olympiad performance. 2) To ensure underachieving gifted and talented maths pupils in years 4 and 5 are back on track to achieve high levels by the end of year 6 through cluster group maths support sessions. 3) Specific autumn, spring and summer term actions and responsibilities are defined to work towards these objectives, including pupil identification, support sessions run by Philip Watson and LSAs, and end of term assessments to monitor progress.

1. DLP Gifted and Talented Development Plan 2011 - 12
Looking for Support
Step 1. Consider School feedback from Pre Area Review Offering Leadership
or collaboration
DLP Schools Collaborative Self Evaluation Framework (source: Area Review 2011)
Source Date Agreed Shared Development Priorities Cockwood DCC Exminster Gatehouse Kenn Kenton Oaklands Ratcliffe Starcross Westcliff This is based on three stages that influence how well we
Pre Area Review 31/5/11 Collaborative events at different schools Dance, Drama, Lit. perform as a partnership of schools.
Pre Area Review 31/5/11 Specific areas of interest MFL
1.The development priorities of each individual school
Pre Area Review 31/5/11 Commitment to Action Group (source; individual school SEF and SDP)
Pre Area Review 31/5/11 CPD Improving Differentiation & organising problem solving activities
Pre Area Review 31/5/11 Teaching of G&T KS2 pupils by KS3 Teachers 2. Agreement on which priorities can be addressed
through collaboration. (source; agreement by schools)
Pre Area Review 31/5/11 External connections Exeter University
3. Effective collaboration by Action Groups to address
those shared priorities.
Step 2. Consider other useful information that indicates areas where school improvement is needed
School Performance: Other Useful data
Source Date Description
Cockwood DCC Exminster Gatehouse Kenn Kenton Oaklands Ratcliffe Starcross Westcliff
School websites Current Link Link Link Link Link Link Link Link Link Link
DfE Performance Tables 2010 Link Link Link Link Link Link Link Link To suggest further links to useful data email
Ofsted Reports Current Link Link Link Link Link Link Link Link Link Link david.dlp@me.com
Devon County Council Current Link page for several key Education Statistics
Step 3. Prepare DLP G&T ACTION Plan
Gifted & Talented Action Plan
DLP Gifted and Talented Action Group 2011-12. Objectives as defined by their impact on pupils
1. To improve Community Cohesion and the confidence of pupils through public performance. (shared objective with Music Action Group)
Success Criteria.
•G&T Orchestra established and performing together regularly, including the Olympiad performance
•Positive feedback from pupils and parents
Specific
Autumn Term Actions Deadline Who? Monitoring Cost Details
School Music Ian Moore
Leads
Spring Term Actions
•Rehearsals for Olympiad Project School Music Ian Moore
Leads
•G&T Musicians to be involved in composition and performance in the Bath Philharmonic Project Jon Waterworth
Summer Term Actions
School Music Ian Moore Contribution to DLP Music
•Performance at Olympiad Project July 2012 Leads £300.00 Budget
£300.00
Evaluation Questions:
•Has pupil feedback shown increased confidence in public performance?
2. Maths. To ensure that underachieving G&T Maths pupils in Years 4 and 5 are back on track to achieve their high L4/L5 by the end of Year 6.
Success Criteria.
•Lesson observations and ongoing assessment show evidence of improvement
•Visual showcase presentation of work at Olympiads performance
Specific
Autumn Term Actions Deadline Who? Monitoring Cost Details
Philip Watson/
Maths/G/T Co-
•Underachieving Year 4/5 mathematicians to be identified ordinators Amanda Somerwill PW time met by DLP budget
•Cluster groups Maths support to be provided for Kenn, Kenton, Exminster, Starcross pupils.
Philip + LSA. 6 x 1.5 hour sessions. 10 places (for schools 200+) 6 for smaller Schools, LSA £360 (£90 per 6 week
Special needs led. Philip Watson Head Teachers £90.00 session)
•end of term assessment completed and further actions agreed Philip Watson Philip Watson, Head Teachers
Spring Term Actions
•Cluster groups to be Maths support to be provided Cockwood, Westcliff, Gatehouse, Ratcliffe
pupils. Philip + LSA. 6 x 1.5 hour sessions. 10 places (for schools 200+) 6 for smaller
Schools, Special needs led. Philip Watson Head Teachers £90.00
•end of term assessment completed and further actions agreed Y4/5 Teachers PW, Head Teachers
Summer Term Actions
•Cluster groups Maths support (continued with same group) to be provided for Kenn, Kenton,
Exminster, Starcross pupils with focus on showcase presentation to Olympiad performance.
Philip + LSA. 6 x 1.5 hour sessions. Philip Watson £90.00
•Cluster groups Maths support (continued with same group) to be provided for Cockwood,
Westcliff, Gatehouse, Ratcliffe pupils with focus on showcase presentation to Olympiad
performance. Philip + LSA. 6 x 1.5 hour sessions. July 2012 Philip Watson £90.00
£360.00
Evaluation Questions:
•Have the individual assessments shown that pupils in Years 4 and 5 are on track to achieve high L4/L5 by the end of Year 6?
•Was there a clear visual G&T Maths input to the Olympiad performance?
3. Literacy. To improve the conversion rate of pupils moving from L2a in Year to L5 in Year 6. Also to improve the % of L5 pupils in Year 6.
Success Criteria.
•Lesson observations and ongoing assessment show evidence of improvement
•Visual presentation of work at Olympiads performance
Specific
Autumn Term Actions Deadline Who? Monitoring Cost Details
•Year 5/6 Pupils to be identified
•Cluster groups Writing support to be provided for Kenn, Kenton, Exminster, Starcross pupils.
Literacy Teacher + LSA. 6 x 1.5 hour sessions. 10 places (for schools 200+) 6 for smaller
Schools, Special needs led. £650.00 Supply rate
28 x £80 = £2240 + 1½ hrs
•Years 2,3,4 Pupils to be identified x 24 sessions for LSA
£360 (£90 per 6 week
•end of term assessment completed and further actions agreed session)
Spring Term Actions
•Cluster groups to be Writing support to be provided Cockwood, Westcliff, Gatehouse, Ratcliffe
pupils. Literacy Teacher + LSA. 6 x 1.5 hour sessions. 10 places (for schools 200+) 6 for
smaller Schools, Special needs led. £650.00
•End of term assessment completed and further actions agreed May 2012
Summer Term Actions
•Cluster groups Writing support (continued with same group) to be provided for Kenn, Kenton,
Exminster, Starcross pupils with focus on input to Olympiad performance £650.00
•Cluster groups Writing support (continued with same group) to be provided for Cockwood,
Westcliff, Gatehouse, Ratcliffe pupils with focus on input to Olympiad performance £650.00
£2,600.00
Evaluation Questions:
•Have the individual assessments shown that pupils in Years 4 and 5 are on track to achieve L5 in Year 6?
•Have the individual assessments shown that an increased % of pupils in Year 6 have reached L5?
•Was there a clear visual G&T Literacy input to the Olympiad performance?
4. Art. To enhance Pupils artistic skills in the use of photography and design
Success Criteria.
•Visual presentation of work at Olympiads performance
Specific
Autumn Term Actions Deadline Who? Monitoring Cost Details
•workshop venue (Redrock?) to be booked
•Artists to be identified and booked
Spring Term Actions
•Year 5/6 Pupils to be identified
•Artist workshops to be delivered at Redrock ICT Suite? to create photos suitable for banners to
be used at the Olympiad performance.
Summer Term Actions
•Artist workshops to be delivered at Redrock ICT Suite? to produce banners to be used at the
Olympiad performance. July 2012
£0.00
Evaluation Questions:
•Have the individual assessments shown that pupils in Years 4 and 5 are on track to achieve L5 in Year 6?
•Have the individual assessments shown that an increased % of pupils in Year 6 have reached L5?
•Has the involvement of professional artists brought added value to their learning?
•Was there a clear visual G&T Literacy input to the Olympiad performance?
5. Dance. To improve the confidence of G&T dancers when performing in public
Success Criteria.
•Production of suitably choreographed performance at the Olympiad performance
•Positive feedback from pupils and parents
Specific
Autumn Term Actions Deadline Who? Monitoring Cost Details
Amanda
•Rehearsal venues to be agreed Somerwill
Amanda
•Identify additional funding Somerwill
Amanda
•Professional choreographers to be identified (DAISI) and booked Somerwill
Spring Term Actions
•Year 5/6 Pupils to be identified
•Choreography to be developed and rehearsed
Summer Term Actions
•Performance at Olympiad Project July 2012
£0.00
Evaluation Questions:
•Has pupil feedback shown increased confidence in public performance?
•Has the involvement of professional choreographers brought added value to their learning?
6.To improve our capacity provide effective collaborative Music development activities for children
Success Criteria.
•Active engagement by all schools in shared Gifted and Talented Action Plan
Specific
Autumn Term Actions Deadline Who? Monitoring Cost Details
Amanda
•Gifted and Talented leads to be identified in each school Somerwill £500.00
•Regular meetings to agree, monitor and adjust Action Plan G&T Leads Amanda Somerwill
Spring Term Actions
•Regular meetings to agree, monitor and adjust Action Plan G&T Leads Amanda Somerwill
Summer Term Actions
£500.00
Evaluation Questions:
•Have all schools been fully involved in collaborative activities?
•Has the online PbWorks resource provided improved clarity of purpose and communication for Action Group members?
£3,760.00
Step 4. Prepare and manage DLP Sports Action Plan Budget
Planned Expenditure
DLP Sports Planned Spending 2011 -12
ITEM Planned Expenditure
1. To improve Community Cohesion and the confidence of pupils through public performance. (shared objective with Music Action Group) 300
£300.00
2. Maths. To ensure that underachieving G&T Maths pupils in Years 4 and 5 are back on track to achieve their high L4/L5 by the end of Year 6. 360
£1,240.00 £360.00
3. Literacy. To improve the conversion rate of pupils moving from L2a in Year to L5 in Year 6. Also to improve the % of L5 pupils in Year 6. 2600
6.To improve our capacity provide effective collaborative Music development activities for children 500
To be allocated 1240
£500.00
£2,600.00
0 5000
Actual Expenditure
DLP Sports Actual Spending 2011 -12
ITEM Actual Expenditure
Meetings
100%
0 0
Other useful information
Press Releases and other Media coverage
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