Discovering and Developing Talent in Schools : An Inclusive Approach

How can primary and secondary schools best identify and provide for pupils with talents in the creative arts and sport?

This book contains a range of practical and inclusive strategies to help schools enable and encourage pupils to make the most of their talents.

How can primary and secondary schools best identify and provide for pupils with talents in the creative arts and sport?

This book contains a range of practical and inclusive strategies to help schools enable and encourage pupils to make the most of their talents, including: a fresh look at definitions of talent advice on identifying talented pupils in primary and secondary schools; information on the unique needs and characteristics of talented pupils; guidance on the role of both in-school and out-of-school provision; a whole-school audit, to assess provision in the talent area; and advice on developing whole-school and departmental policies for talented pupils.

Aimed at gifted and talented coordinators, teachers and school managers, this book shoudl also benefit leaders of extra-curricular activities and parents.