Gifted and Talented from A-Z by Jacquie Buttriss and Ann Callander is a valuable and practical source of information for schools and other professionals. In effect it is an accessible work of reference which gathers together a wealth of material of interest to schools, G&T coordinators, advisory staff and other professionals requiring an overview of the trends, materials and organisations supporting more able learners in Great Britain today. In clear and non-technical language, the text sets out ‘comprehensive listings and definitions of common terms used in the education of more able pupils'. There are main sections comprising:
- a comprehensive glossary of terms;
- a Who’s Who of major activists and thinkers in the field (including useful cross referencing of their ideas and materials);
- an useful itemisation of organisations, their contact details and the support they offer to schools and carers seeking to provide for their able young people;
- a bibliographical section on books, educational resources, software and magazines available to develop and inform the learning of the more able;
- the addresses, websites and areas of interest of publishers worldwide with an interest in/catalogue of materials supporting high ability;
- an itemised compilation of websites supporting more able learners.
In fewer than 120 pages this inexpensive paperback facilitates straightforward access to a range of material that is difficult to find in one volume elsewhere. Though professional in focus, this is also a book which parents seeking to find support for their youngsters would find both useful and informative.