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
• advice on developing whole-school and departmental policies for talented pupils

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