1. © NACE 2012 Aspiration Ability & Achievement Dyhead, Dawn a Chyrhaeddiad Parents’ and Carers’ session Parents’ and Carers’ Session

2. © NACE 2012 Aspiration Ability & Achievement Dyhead, Dawn a Chyrhaeddiad Parents’ and Carers’ session Aims  To share how we define and identify more able and talented learners  To share and seek views of Parents/Carers regarding the school’s provision for MAT learners  To discuss what practical support Parents/Carers can give to the school’s MAT provision

3. © NACE 2012 Aspiration Ability & Achievement Dyhead, Dawn a Chyrhaeddiad Parents’ and Carers’ session What is meant by More Able and Talented? ‘In Wales we will use the term More Able and Talented to describe pupils who require opportunities for enrichment and extension that go beyond those provided for the general cohort of pupils. In general terms approximately 20% of the school population may be More Able while the top 2% could be considered Exceptionally Able.’ Curriculum of Opportunity: Potential into Performance

4. © NACE 2012 Aspiration Ability & Achievement Dyhead, Dawn a Chyrhaeddiad Parents’ and Carers’ session School Perspective  How we define our MAT learners  How we identify our MAT learners  What could a Parent/Carer’s role be in the identification process?

5. © NACE 2012 Aspiration Ability & Achievement Dyhead, Dawn a Chyrhaeddiad Parents’ and Carers’ session Provision How our school provides for MAT learners:  learning within the school  opportunities beyond the school  social and emotional needs

6. © NACE 2012 Aspiration Ability & Achievement Dyhead, Dawn a Chyrhaeddiad Parents’ and Carers’ session Research by Desforges showed that children do well when Parents/Carers:  encouraged a variety of interests  showed sensitivity to their child’s interests  helped children discover the fun of learning  were able to judge when to intervene, when to apply some pressure and when to stand back  worked in partnership with, and trusted, the school. (Professor Charles Desforges)

7. © NACE 2012 Aspiration Ability & Achievement Dyhead, Dawn a Chyrhaeddiad Parents’ and Carers’ session Working in partnership…  A partnership between home and school is important for all children including those who are identified as more able and talented  Communication and shared understanding are vital to successful partnerships

8. © NACE 2012 Aspiration Ability & Achievement Dyhead, Dawn a Chyrhaeddiad Parents’ and Carers’ session Parent/Carer Partnership  What we will do  What you could do  Sharing expertise and talent or interests

9. © NACE 2012 Aspiration Ability & Achievement Dyhead, Dawn a Chyrhaeddiad Parents’ and Carers’ session Parent/Carer Audit In groups of 3 or 4, discuss what skills, experience, associations, colleagues you have that may be able to help and support the school.

10. © NACE 2012 Aspiration Ability & Achievement Dyhead, Dawn a Chyrhaeddiad Parents’ and Carers’ session Q&A Discuss in your group any issues about which you Would still like more information or clarification. Please write your questions on the post-it notes provided. Any questions unanswered in the session will be responded to in a Parent/Carer newsletter.

11. © NACE 2012 Aspiration Ability & Achievement Dyhead, Dawn a Chyrhaeddiad Parents’ and Carers’ session Finally... famous last words!  ‘She has flat feet, maybe ballet would help.’ Markova  ‘The dunce of the family.’ Wellington  ‘He is rather stupid and has trouble with his mathematics.’ Einstein  ‘This boy is an indolent and illiterate member of the class’ Roald Dahl’s English report at age 16 None of us know what your child might grow up to be?

12. © NACE 2012 Aspiration Ability & Achievement Dyhead, Dawn a Chyrhaeddiad Parents’ and Carers’ session References The Impact of Parental Involvement, Parental Support and Family Education on Pupil Achievements and Adjustment: A Literature Review 2006 Professor Charles Desforges with Alberto Abouchaar Dweck, C Mindset 2006