Advanced learning centres are an effective way to support gifted andtalented pupils in primary schools but more needs to be done to improveaccess, according to the latest research.
Academics at the University of Wolverhampton interviewed pupils at 36 ofthe UK's 54 advanced learning centres during 2004/05 and found themajority enjoyed their time there. Of the 787 children questioned, 90per cent said they either usually or always enjoyed their sessions.
Improvements highlighted by pupils, who are mostly in Year 6 and attendclasses for about two hours a week, are feelings of pride andself-esteem.
The research also looked at pupils' SAT results and found almost all thepupils, who are already high achievers, performed in line withexpectations.
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