This introductory guide for class teachers in primary and secondary schools looks at current strategies for identifying able, gifted and talented children and meeting their social, emotional and educational needs. Illustrated throughout with case studies and FAQs, the book will also be of interest to PGCE students, Gifted and Talented Co-ordinators and those undergoing training as leading teachers.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Chapter 1 - What do we mean by Gifted, Talented and Exceptionally Able?

Chapter 2 - Identifying Gifted and Talented children

Chapter 3 - School-wide strategies for supporting Gifted and Talented children

Chapter 4 - Providing for Able, Gifted and Talented pupils at classroom level

Chapter 5 - Three important issues - Exceptional Ability (EA); literacy; ICT

Chapter 6 - Able, Gifted and Talented children with additional needs

Appendix 1 - Institutional Quality Standards in Gifted and Talented Education

Appendix 2 - Acceleration checklist

Appendix 3 - Opportunities and support for Gifted and Talented students

Appendix 4 - Essential online resources for teachers

References

Index