Students
Do you think you may be gifted or show a talent for sport, music or art? Or maybe you've been put on the gifted and talented register at school and would like to find out more about it.
What does gifted and talented mean?
- 'Gifted' learners are those who have abilities in one or more academic subjects, such as maths and English.
- 'Talented' learners are those who have practical skills in areas such as sport, music, design or creative and performing arts.
- 'Gifted and talented' learners have high ability in both these areas.
School gifted and talented register
If you've been put on your school's gifted and talented register – congratulations! This means you are in the top 5 to 10 per cent in your school. When identifying gifted and talented students schools look at a number of factors including:
- test results
- quality of work
- potential to achieve more highly
- leadership, decision-making and organisational skills
- the views of teachers, parents and peers.
Further information
If you want to find out more, have a look at some of the resources and websites below. You can also talk to the gifted and talented co-ordinator or leading teacher in your school.
Relevant documents and links
- Deep Cells – what is it that cells need to stay alive? How does an amoeba know where its next meal is coming from? Work out the answers by completing the activities in this website.
- e-TASC – a smart tool that enables you to think through and solve complex problems in an online environment.
- In Between the Lines – this resource combines video footage, photographs and interactive tools to encourage you to explore viewpoint, argument, opinion and the potential of presentational devices.
- Interdependence – how do organisms that share a habitat depend on one another for survival? Use interactive diagrams and dynamic modelling software to explore the complexities of ecosystems.
- YG&T – information about the Young, Gifted & Talented Programme including resources, activities, news and discussion forums.
- BBC Schools homepage – learning resources for home and school.