Educational provision for a group of 39 gifted pupils in one L.E.A. in S.E. England is discussed. The difficulties of differential grouping, acceleration and enrichment are explored together with the additional problem of the variety of teachers' interpretation of the three types of provision. The writer stresses the importance of developing teacher skills and understanding of an individualized curriculum within the necessary organizational structure.
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