More Able and Talented (MAT)
During October we were assessed for the NACE Challenge Award and passed with flying colours. The South Wales Argus had this to say...
AWARD WIN PUTS NEWPORT SCHOOL IN ELITE GROUP
A NEWPORT primary school is only the eighth in Wales to win an award for its work with talented pupils. Mount Pleasant Primary School achieved the National Association for Able Children in Education (NACE) Cymru Challenge Award for More Able and Talented Pupils for its work in challenging all pupils, including those with high abilities, to achieve their best. Cllr David Atwell, city council cabinet member for education, said the award spoke volumes about the dedication and commitment of staff and governors in ensuring every pupil is challenged to do the best they possibly can. The award is given by the NACE, which exists to help the daily work of teachers providing for children with high abilities while enabling all pupils to flourish. Auditors, who spent a day in the school, were impressed by its strong leadership and management of provision as well as the good support and challenge provided by the governors. Assessors judged the quality of the school's work by observing lessons, interviewing the pupils, teachers, parents and governors and by looking at the pupils' work. The award is given when schools demonstrate they meet the criteria and will remain committed to continuing to ensure high-quality provision for more able and talented pupils.
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The official feedback from the inspectors is detailed below.
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