F1’s Greatest : Lewis Hamilton – by Benjamin S. (Aged 10)
When he finished the Monaco Grand Prix in 1st place with a flat tyre (!), Lewis Hamilton became only the second Brit after Nigel Mansell [...]
To Plateau or Soar? Helping Children with High Learning Potential Forge Ahead
Being far ahead academically is a trait shared by many children with high learning potential (HLP). They surprise you with a depth of specialist knowledge in [...]
Hawkwood College – An Autumn Conference
What do Ofsted’s new education framework; acceleration reports; Bloom’s Taxonomy; Neihart and Betts; and the poem “The Kraken” have in common? They were just some of [...]
Supporting High Learning Potential Children with Handwriting Difficulties
At Potential Plus UK we see many high learning potential children who struggle with handwriting. A project a couple of years ago with Prof. Diane Montgomery [...]
Kings & Queens, Time Machines! by Kerensa L. (Aged 9)
Every June, a day full of history and pageantry takes place at Windsor Castle - a grand procession and chapel service celebrating the Knights of the [...]
20 Questions About “Pumice Rafts” – Cross-curricular Jump-off Points for Learning
Are you a teacher, home-educator or actively involved parent or guardian of a youngster with High Learning Potential (HLP)? Then you know the importance of finding [...]
Handwriting and High Learning Potential
From the Archive This article, outlining some of the handwriting problems that can affect children with high learning potential, has a particular focus on identifying [...]
Surviving the Start of Secondary School
Joining secondary school is a major event and, with the autumn term beckoning, it’s possible that you will have mixed emotions about it. Whether you’re a [...]
Early Years Settings – 5 Key Factors in Choosing for Your Child with High Learning Potential
Few decisions seem more important than those regarding the education of a child in our care. Even before school age, parents and carers can agonise for [...]
The HLP Diaries…Betty Books and the Lightbulb Moment
Slightly Mad Mummy: Entry 1 "Sometimes my daydreams work through the hopes, dreams, issues etc. surrounding our HLP children via the medium of painfully bad rhyming [...]