Resources

The following are resources to help with teaching and continuing professional development:

DCSF - gifted and talented
Guidance and information for co-ordinators and those interested in G and T, including details of summer schools and study support.

National academy for gifted and talented youth (NAGTY)
An organisation whose aim is to improve provision for gifted and talented students. The website includes downloadable editions of their magazine 'Aspire'.

National curriculum - guidance on teaching the gifted and talented
Information for teachers from identifying gifted and talented pupils to managing provision.

National framework for sport
Developed by the DCSF and DCMS, this resource helps in the support of talented young sports performers.

Research centre for able pupils
Based at Westminster Institute of Education, Oxford Brookes University.

G and T arm of London Challenge project
Aims to boost the range and quality of gifted and talented education in the capital.

Converse - the literature website
Website providing free online teaching and learning resources to broaden and deepen the experience of literature for 11-19 year olds. The website includes extensive materials on Shakespeare, including an animated tour of the Globe Theatre, and a range of resources for World War One.

The DfES has an email discussion forum dedicated to discussions amongst primary gifted and talented co-ordinators. To join email: dick.smith@dfes.gsi.gov.uk

Schools gifted and talented co-ordinators can contact Mike Morton for a variety of teaching resources:

Mike Morton, gifted and talented co-ordinator
Tel: 07903 092327
Email: mmorton@ealing.gov.uk