I have just been looking at a local prep school's website and find this bit about recognising G&T kids really odd - taken from the subsection on what they do for G&T children. I know breastfeeding is associated with higher IQ BUT why on earth does that need to feature here? It seems very strange to me. Any views?
"SCHOOL X's Gifted and Talented children, are provided extension activities through planned differentiated learning opportunities provided in the classroom.
Recognising Gifted Children
Signs of giftedness can be seen from an early age. Exceptionally Gifted Children may be identified by the following criteria:
- Crawling before eight months compared with 10-12 months in the general population;
- Walking unassisted before 12 months and sleeping less than average;
- Breast fed longer than average most likely until after the first birthday;
- More likely to be the first born in small families, with parents employed in a professional or managerial roles; and
- Likely to have grandparents more educated than most people of their generation.
- The ability to read early and often self-taught;
- A propensity to ask unusual or shrewd questions;
- Talking early and fluently and with an extensive vocabulary; and
- The early development of a "quirky" sense of humour."