The aim of this website is to provide advice, support and information for schools, young people, parents and carers. Our particular focus is on most able learners who live or attend school in rural, coastal or isolated areas of England. We recognise, value and support the knowledge and skills which learners from isolated areas can contribute to the global learning community. We hope that you find our selection of guidance, resources and opportunities useful and we would like to hear YOUR views and ideas too!
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Here are a few questions you might like to consider:
Do you face any challenges as a direct result of living in a rural area and attending a rural school?
Is there any difference between the needs of a rural and an urban learner?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of being in a rural school?
What would you like to see teachers, educationalists, and Government ministers do to improve your school experience?
How can you use your environment to your advantage when developing your gifts and talents?
What opportunities are there that you can seek resources and advice about your gift and talent?
Reflective Questions for parents and carers
We would encourage parents / carers to ask the questions:
What additional things can i do to encourage and develop my child’s interest at home in a positive and fun way?
How can other family members or friends become involved in my child’s interest?
Where do i need more support to help my child?
When can i encourage other services who are involved in my child's life to support a gift or talent?
How can you support your child to attend opportunities, resources and support which is offered through school or the wider community?
Reflective Teacher Questions…
Here are a few questions you might like to consider:
Where are rural, isolated groups or specific individuals identified in our whole school and classroom planning?
What opportunities do we provide that are/can be accessed by those who are identified as isolated or rural?
How do we personalise learning materials, opportunities and resources for individual gifts and talents?
What teaching and learning styles do my lessons support?
How can school and parents work collaboratively to address some of the characteristics which may enhance a gift or talent?
What aspects and features of G&T education can we develop easily for greater inclusion of those who appear to show underachievement because of
factors of isolation and rurality?
How can we build capacity in school to support our G&T learners?
