More Able and Talented (MAT) & SEREN Academy

What's available? Click on the links below to navigate to the support and resources you require!

Developing a More Able and Talented Strategy

MAT-Strategy-2022.pdf

This strategy guidance recognises all the current challenges and offers advice that is designed to be realistic and supportive, whilst aiming to help schools develop a MAT strategy that is comprehensive, easy to enact, yet ambitious for the continuing development of our learners.

This session will enable you to understand the core elements required to develop a strategy to support more able and talented (MAT) learners and consider some key aspects as a starting point.

Differentiation and Metacognition

This session will support you with an introductory understanding of the 'Supporting Vulnerable Learners Through Effective Teaching and Learning' resource and explore ‘Differentiation’ as one of the topics, looking at pedagogical approaches and techniques to support professional learning needs within your school or setting.

Day two - Differentiation 21 02 24.pdf

This session will support you with an introductory understanding of the 'Supporting Vulnerable Learners Through Effective Teaching and Learning' resource and explore ‘Metacognition’ as one of the topics, looking at pedagogical approaches and techniques to support professional learning needs within your school or setting.

Day 3 - Metacognition 21 03 24_branded.pdf

Revision Strategies for More Able and Talented (MAT) Learners

The Education Consortia More Able and Talented Team are pleased to provide a pre-recorded webinar supporting teachers to enhance revision strategies for their MAT learners in preparation for examinations. 

VESPA Model: Vision, Effort, Systems, Practice, Attitude

The VESPA model is based around 5 key components to student success, providing a framework for students to develop study skills.

VISION EFFORT SYSTEMS PRACTICE ATTITUDE

Click here to find out more:

https://www.vespa.academy/index.html 

Practical ideas and approaches using the VESPA model to Realise the Potential of All Learners. 

Coaching learners using the VESPA model.pptx
VESPA Coaching Handbook.pdf
VESPA coaching questions updated-2(20200929_152247).docx

The SEREN Academy

The Seren Academy is a fully funded programme to support the aspirations and ambitions of the most able learners, helping to widen their horizons, develop a passion for their chosen field of study, and reach their academic potential. The Seren Academy is available to years 8 to 13 learners from state schools and further education colleges across Wales who have been identified by their institution as meeting the eligibility criteria.

For more information about the SEREN academy contact: