The Working Party would like to acknowledge the following:

• The Minister of Education, the Hon Trevor Mallard: For acknowledging the specific needs of gifted and talented children and for providing a forum to investigate and recommend how these might be addressed.

• The Advisory Group: For their valuable input and support throughout the process of developing this report.

• The individuals and groups who made submissions: For the richness and diversity of the experiences and perspectives received.

• Amanda Speer, Frances Kelly and Leone Basher from the Ministry of Education: For their guidance and support, and particularly Amanda for her efforts organising and co-ordinating meetings, researching information and assisting in the compilation of this report.