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Gifted and Talented Programme (Sports Development)

The Gifted and Talented programme is part of the Government's wider strategy to improve gifted and talented education. It aims to improve the range and quality of teaching, coaching and learning for talented sports people in order to raise their aspirations and improve their performance, motivation and self-esteem. It will also encourage more talented young sports people to join junior sports clubs and develop and strengthen the relationship between schools and NGBs in supporting talented young people. Up to 10% of pupils in primary and secondary schools will be supported.

How is it being delivered in Wirral?

Core activity is focused locally, where schools will be provided with training and resources to support talented young sports people. In partnership with coaches and parents, schools will be encouraged to develop strategies to maximise talented young athletes' sporting and academic potential. This will include the introducation of talent development camps for pupils in years 6 and 7.

Regionally, existing pilot work will be extended to find cooperative and coordinated methods of supporting talented young athletes. This will include further work on identifying the additional training needs of people working with talented young disabled athletes. Nationally, the programme will include:

  • A web-based resource for teachers, coaches and parents - www.talentladder.org.uk
  • A national support network for talented young disabled athletes;
  • NGB-organised national performance camps for elite young athletes;
  • A national faculty of gifted and talented trainers to provide continuing professional development;
  • Extra curriculum provision for academically able 11-16 year olds in PE and sports studies; and
  • A school based profiling and tracking system.

For more information on the Gifted and Talented in Wirral programme, contact
Bob Saunders (General Inspector for PE and Outdoor Education)
Tel: (0151) 346 6557,
email: bobsaunders@wirral.gov.uk

or

Lillian Lanc (Director of Community)
Tel: (0151) 652 1574 (ext. 261).

 

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