MAMA

How does Brockington identify a student as more able?

More and Most Able (MAMA) students are ‘identified as those with one or more abilities developed to a level significantly ahead of their year group’ (Department for Children, Schools and Families, 2008). These students are the top 10% (Montacute, 2018) of the college population, with around 24 students per year group. However, as the Sutton Trust states (Montacute, 2018) it can be hard to identify students, therefore we do not limit the number of students identified as MAMA at Brockington. Based on the government’s previous gifted and talented program (Department for Children, Schools and Families, 2008) at Brockington college students are identified as more able and most able through demonstrating an outstanding skill, talent or academic gift.

More and Most Able students will be identified by (Loft, P. and Danechi, S. 2020):

• Having a scaled SATs score of over 110 in all subjects
• Having a national percentile rank score for NGRT of 95 or above
• Having BC grades of 8 and above at multiple assessment points

Department for Children, Schools and Families. (2008) Identifying gifted and talented learners – getting started. Nottingham: DCSF Publications.

Loft, P. and Danechi, S. (2020) Support for more able and talented children in schools (UK). House of Commons Library Briefing Paper no. 9065. London: House of Commons Library.

Montacute, R. (2018) Potential for Success – Fulfilling the Promise of Highly Able Students in Secondary Schools. London: Sutton Trust.

More and most able provision: Aspiration for All

Whilst we will track the progress and outcomes for students based upon data, this is an inclusive enrichment programme available to any students who demonstrate flair or passion for a particular subject. Presenting ‘more or most able’ capabilities relies heavily upon attitude to learning, commitment to curiosity and a willingness to apply new experiences to learning; attainment is simply the result of such an attitude. There are a variety of clubs and trips available, which are open to all students who wish to enhance their knowledge of either existing subjects or beyond. These include workshops at museums, university visits and in school support for choosing and beginning their GCSE option choices.  To support students to get the most out of their lessons, challenge is provided through both a rigorous curriculum and bright spark challenge tasks.

The more and most able coordinator will monitor these students to ensure they remain on track, coordinating opportunities and/or offering intervention where necessary.

Who coordinates the provision for more and most able students?

Miss S Leedham, Teacher of Food Technology – sal@brockington.embracemat.org