By knowing the indicators, parents can spot special talents in their youngsters and, by taking a few simple steps, can start the process of bringing these gifts to flower. (Editor)

This guide is intended to provide guidelines, from a British perspective, for group discussion of issues relevant to developing a school policy to meet the needs of students who are very able. The guide utilizes short case studies and a series of mindmaps to illustrate issues and highlight key planning and decision-making points. The guide begins…