Ryan’s Story – From Daydreaming Delinquent to Lifelong Learner
Steve Ramsden, Chair of our Trustees, recently came across the inspiring story of Ryan* in our archives. Here he shares the positive story of how Ryan’s [...]
It Has Nothing To Do With Sensory! by Mariza Ferreira
So Why Else Would A Child Act Out In Class? In this occasional series by Paediatric Occupational Therapist Mariza Ferreira, we consider some of the sensory, [...]
Resilience and High Potential Learners
So many young people have had prolonged interruption to their school life. It’s timely to return to resilience. Our learners need to be resilient to cope [...]
55 Years On – Where Did It Begin?
Many of you will be surprised to learn that Potential Plus UK has been supporting young people for 55 years. It all [...]
Navigating the Maze Ahead for Your Child with DME
Every single child, parent, carer, family, professional, school and situation is different. This gives a rich tapestry of views and perspectives you will encounter with and [...]
Making a Great Start with New Parents/Carers
This blog explores how schools can develop supportive, constructive partnerships with parents and carers to benefit their children. Schools and colleges are busy places with many [...]
Being an Equal Partner with Your DME Child’s School
In the past, parents and carers were told what was going to happen to their child in school. Then they were consulted. Then there was parental [...]
10 Useful Things to Know About Supporting Pupils With Dual or Multiple Exceptionality (DME) In School
The term dual or multiple exceptionality (DME) is used in the UK to describe individuals who have both a special educational need or disability (SEND) and [...]
Be Curious Weekend 30th April – 1st May 2022
Booking is now open for the Be Curious Weekend 2022! Two Days of Family Fun, Exploration and Learning Booking Link: https://community.potentialplusuk.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1611003&group= Member Rates [...]
Inspirational Figures: For Dual or Multiple Exceptional Learners – A Focus on Autism Spectrum Disorder
10% of children with High Learning Potential face significant personal hurdles, according to the most recent government statistics analysed by Potential Plus UK. These high potential [...]