Gifted and Talented Summer School

Run off-site for Gifted and Talented students, these multi-day tutor led Summer Schools stretch the students academically, raise aspirations and attainment in preparation for applications to selective universities.

Programme Aims:

• Stretching the students academically through subject-specific tutorials and extension work on the common courses at University
• Helping students to gain a greater understanding of what is needed to be successful in applying to a selective university
• Helping students become a more appealing applicant to universities by broadening their experience, horizons and challenging them to take advantage of opportunities
• Encourage students’ to take personal responsibility over their learning and broader development
• Highlight to the students the benefits of aiming high and reaching their potential
• Provide an insight into what they may do in their future careers

Who is it for?

Gifted and Talented students from maintained schools and academies. 

Subjects offered:

The students typically select one to two subjects from the list below:

Options:

Below are examples options that are part of the programme. We work in partnership to fit the programme to suit and can accommodate a wide range of requirements not just including those below:

2011 Programmes:

• Central London: Westminster Year 11 Summer School, delivered in partnership with Westminster School. Supported by the Shine Education Trust.
• North London: Chrysalis Year 10 and 12 Summer School, delivered in partnership with Highgate School
• Berkshire and Surrey: Future Pathways Summer School, delivered in partnership with Wellington College
• Essex: Colchester County Year 10, 11 and 12 Summer School, delivered in partnership Colchester County High School for Girls
• Tower Hamlets: Aldgate and All Hallows Year 9 and 10 Summer School, hosted at Queen Mary, University of London and Churchill College, University of Cambridge. Supported by the Aldgate and All Hallows Foundation.

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Next Steps:

If you represent a school, local authority, charitable foundation or other youth focused organisation interested in working in partnership to develop a Summer School in your area please click here to contact Alex Bustamante for further information.

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