WHAT IS AGAT?

Dorset LEA defines very able and gifted children as: Children who have ability or abilities beyond the large majority of the children in the school and who consequently require more challenging teaching and opportunities.  Their potential will be shown in any or all of a wide range of contexts such as different learning styles, creativity or leadership. (Dorset LEA Policy for Very Able and Gifted Children, Feb 2003)

All schools are now required to identify their able, gifted and talented children, and ensure that their needs are met through supplementing the curriculum with additional opportunities and enrichment activities.

I currently offer a selection of AGAT courses at Braeside Education Centre in Wiltshire, Kilve Court in Somerset and Leeson House in Dorset.  I am a member of the National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC).