Classroom provision

Opportunities exist for pupils to sample a wide range of activities in all art forms with progress assessed according to the national curriculum levels where they exist. Within normal classroom provision, differentiated activities stimulate and challenge more able pupils. Examples of differentiated activities in each art form can be found in the relevant chapters of this document. Where a teacher notes that a pupil's performance is exceeding the national curriculum levels, the 'generic indicators' may be helpful. These can be found in Section (vi) in Chapter 1 of this document.

Additional school opportunities

These might include outreach activities that are organised through school or activities that take place elsewhere. For example, work through a partnership between the school and an external organisation such as an art gallery or theatre.

Local/area opportunities

These are activities outside of school. They might include collaboration between a gallery and a local education authority, or perhaps a county orchestra, dance company or youth theatre.

Regional opportunities

These might include masterclasses, intensive summer courses at art colleges or dance summer schools. Regional opportunities provide more intensive learning and give pupils the chance to meet gifted and talented peers.

National level opportunities

At the pinnacle of the pyramid is specialist provision where pupils focus on their particular area of talent, receiving specialist training and education to support this. The government's Music and Dance scheme supporting pupils in specialist institutions is an example. Details of national bodies in each art form can be found at www.creativegeneration.co.uk - the website related to this document. Other helpful websites are signposted from here.