Excellence in Cities is a
Government initiative aimed
at raising the educational
aspirations and attainment
of young people in areas
of social and educational
need.

It is committed to fulfilling
the potential of all our
young people.

In doing so, it recognises
the need to tackle
issues swiftly and more
directly, aiming to create a
new culture of opportunity
and success for each child,
with excellence as the
norm.

Implementation of the plan
began in September 2000
with the establishment of a
Gifted and Talented
Programme.