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     FutureClass   is our secure, professionally-moderated and staffed online classroom brimming with a range of features.  

Currently focusing on English and aimed at students aged 13+, 

FutureClass provides:      

+ An experienced 'resident tutor'

+ Flexible learning options

+ Access to our range of original educational content including video tutorials, podcasts and interactive assessment modules

+ Video messaging and conferencing to facilitate tutoring, assessment and feedback 

+ Creative opportunities for collaborative learning

+ FastForward support modules

+ Customisable student profile pages

+ Blog pages and discussion forums

Add:Vantage  is our 13+ learning network for Gifted & Talented students.

The programme currently focuses on English. As members of this secure network, students have access to extension activities directly linked to current GCSE specifications and beyond and the opportunity to communicate and collaborate with fellow Gifted & Talented students who will have the facility to blog, contribute to discussion forums, video message and video conference, instant message and collaborate on texts either in live conference or asynchronously. 

Members will make use of cutting-edge online technology to enhance communication, interaction, collaboration, and instruction. They will also be able to access original downloadable podcasts and watch video tutorials. Written work as well as recorded oral work can be posted and students can even start and manage their own linked interest groups on the same platform. In addition, former high-achieving students will be available within the network for mentoring and advice. And, of course, the network can be accessed both from school and at home.

The opportunity for challenge, creativity and collaboration lies at the heart of gifted and talented provision for students in - and out of - school. Add:Vantage  has the potential to complement significantly the work schools are already doing.