Our Lady of Grace is committed to creating an ethos where high achievement for all is expected, valued and celebrated.
We recognise the wide range of abilities that our children have. More able children are children who are performing above the level of their peers.
Our Lady of Grace is a member of the National Association for Able Children in Education (NACE).
All staff work together, managing school's provision for more able children. Some of the areas which have seen improvement include:
1. Policy
School has in place a 'More Able Agreement'
2. Staff Handbook
School handbook compiled by whole staff with reference to school approach to more able children.
3. Identification
There are clear procedures for identifying more able children.
4. Experiences
Big Thinking club for more able children implemented. Library visits for all children but with a focus on the more able. Debating Club.
5. Celebration
Star Writer awards/display and new trophy cabinet are just two of the initiatives introduced to raise the profile of high achievement.
6. School Development Plan
Close monitoring of the progress of 'vulnerable groups' including the more able selected as a key priority.