Links Directory

Maths

http://www.mei-distance.com/ks4.shtml
Resources for gifted and talented students in Key Stage 4 mathematics NRICH - Mathematics Enrichment

http://www.nrich.maths.org.uk/public/index.php
Challenging mathematical activities each month for students Gifted and Talented Math and Science

http://www.edinformatics.com/math_science/gt_mathsci.htm
Collection of websites for gifted and talented students in maths and science

Science

http://www.ingenious.org.uk/
Ingenious is a new website that brings together images and viewpoints to create insights into science and culture.

http://stellarium.free.fr/
Stellarium is a free GPL software which renders realistic skies in real time with openGL. It is available for Linux/Unix, Windows and MacOSX. With Stellarium, you really see what you can see with your eyes, binoculars or a small telescope.

http://www.chemguide.co.uk
Everything you want to know about chemistry

http://humanfactory.caret.cam.ac.uk/
Human Factory aims to raise young people's aspirations to pursue higher education in a field relating to Human Biology or Medicine. The two main resources within Human Factory are the website and the educational activity; both of which will be freely accessible online early 2004. It is envisaged that the materials will be used as an 11-16 teaching resource in schools, and at home for students who want to explore the content further.

http://revolution.caret.cam.ac.uk
Evolution is the online biology experience from Cambridge University. To get started, click on one of the graphics below! Exploratorium - Online Science Museum

http://www.exploratorium.edu/
Science resources from San Francisco's science museum. Particle Physics and Astronomy Research Council (PPARC)

http://www.pparc.ac.uk/ed/school.asp
Physics and astronomy publications and resources for schools and students.

Engineering

English and Drama

http://www.bartleby.com/cambridge
Encyclopedia of English and American Literature up to the Victorian age

Geography

http://www.nationalgeographic.com
National Geographic - Maps, adventure and exploration plus stunning photography from around the world

History

http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk
Spartacus Educational
Overview of key subjects such as the World Wars Schools History

http://www.schoolshistory.org.uk/
Quizzes and a revision guide from Year 7 to AS level

Design & Technology

http://www.tep.org.uk/
Technology Enhancement Programme (TEP)
Downloadable design leaflets and a D&T dictionary

http://www.designmuseum.org/
Design Museum
Biographies of designers and their work, plus an archive of digital design

Modern Foreign Languages

German Link Resources
http://www.swan.ac.uk/german/links.htm
Resources for German teachers and students Linguanet - Europa

http://www.linguanet-europa.org/y2/
Educational resources in six languages

General learning resources

http://www.gteckids.com/kids.htm
Interactive games and illusions for younger children Channel 4 Learning

http://www.channel4.com/learning/
Learning resources covering all the Key Stages

Talent

http://www.northamptonshire.gov.uk/Leisure/Sport/sports.htm

http://www.sportsclubs-northants.org/

http://www.bbc.co.uk/northamptonshire/

http://www.anysubject.com/Northamptonshire.asp

http://www.northamptonshire.co.uk/7-21-0.html

Art

http://www.npg.org.uk
Information on and illustrations from the collections Access to Art

http://www.accessart.org.uk/about.php
Art workshops online covering drawing, photography and sculpture

Music

http://www.a-y-m.org.uk
Awards for musically gifted children to pay for instruments and lessons

Performing Arts

http://www.talentladder.org/tl_supp_jae_ast.html
Advice for schools and teachers supporting talented young athletes

Sport

http://www.talentladder.org
Supporting gifted and talented sports people in school

Crafts

Careers and Guidance

NAGTY Careers and Guidance Service
http://www.nagty.ac.uk/careers
Careers information, advice and guidance aimed specifically at gifted and talented young people

BBC - One Life - Work
http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/onelife/work/index.shtml
Guide to jobs with CV and interview tips.

Fast Tomato
http://www.fasttomato.com
Advice on subject choices for students in Year 9 and above. Requires free registration

Connexions Direct - Careers
http://www.connexions-direct.com/index.cfm?go=Careers
Careers resources and advice on choices in years 9, 11 and post-16

QCA 14-19 Learning website
http://www.qca.org.uk/14-19/higher-education/128.htm
Comprehensive information all new qualifications, including key skills, and universities' entry requirements

HERO
http://www.hero.ac.uk/uk/universities___colleges/index.cfm
Offers a comprehensive list of universities and colleges in the UK

Universities and colleges admissions service (UCAS)
http://www.ucas.com
Search for HE courses and apply online

Open University
http://www.open.ac.uk/new/distance-learning.shtml
Distance Learning Open University

Aimhigher
http://www.aimhigher.ac.uk/home/index.cfm
Provides all the information you need to get started on the road into HE

The Course Source
http://www.thecoursesource.co.uk/
Directory supplying information on undergraduate and postgraduate courses in the UK.

GAP Activity Project
http://www.gap.org.uk/
Information about volunteering experiences overseas for 17 to 20 year-olds

Year Out Group
http://www.yearoutgroup.org/
Comprehensive and useful information for young people, their parents and advisers

Concepts and Discussions

Perfectionism
Understanding Giftedness Through Film

CHIP Foundation
An educational resource for children of high intellectual potential

Gifted and Talented Children
definitions, concepts and issues are discussed. Also gives links and addresses of Australian and New Zealand Associations.

Rodlin Educational Consultancy
"promoting thinking in learning"

Education Resourcesby Tony Ryan
problems, puzzles, books, kits

Counseling the Gifted A book list for the gifted and their families

Distance Learning Programs for the Gifted

Parents

• European Council for High Ability (ECHA)
• World Council for Gifted and Talented Children (WCGTC)
• Children of High Intelligence Support Society (CHI)
• National Association for Able Children in Education (NACE)
• National Association for Gifted Children Britain (NAGC)
• world class arena
• Britesparks an Australian site bringing a lot of useful information and links together, covering age groups from toddlers to teens, education resources, Homeschooling, Advocacy for the exceptionally gifted, special needs students and a comprehensive set of links
• TAG Comprehensive Gifted and Talented Resources Page
• Ten Tips for Parents of Gifted Children
• What Works! Parents have found creative and inventive ways to resolve problems

http://www.parentscentre.gov.uk/discover/
A range of topic-based materials to help parents become involved in their children's learning and to improve home-school partnerships. Parents Gateway: The area of the DfES website written to meet the parent's perspective. Parents Magazine: A magazine-type format to educational issues. You may be interested to read the Colleges web pages on Gifted and Talented education.

Brooke Weston

http://www.brookeweston.org/pages/talentedandgifted/links.html