Home Education – May 2020 – by Michael Speranza
Michael is running a vPlus Parent Workshop on Home Education on Wednesday 27th May 8-9pm. “The best place for youngsters to learn is in school.” That, [...]
The 2.6 Challenge – Jason Buckley Asks 26 Philosophical Questions in 2.6 minutes
Please help support young people with high learning potential Donate directly to Potential Plus UK or set up your own challenge to [...]
Calling All Superheroes: Get Involved in the 2.6 Challenge
Please get involved Donate directly to Potential Plus UK or set up your own challenge to raise funds so that we can support more young [...]
Home Education, Exam Cancellations and the Ofqual Consultation, by Michael Speranza
In a year that’s seen the terms ‘lockdown,’ ‘social distancing’ and ’PPE’ added to the common lexicon it might be tempting to view the cancellation of [...]
Adjusting to Life in 2020 – Routines for Positive Self-Care by Joy Morgan, Parliament Hill School
Everyone is adjusting to the rapidly changing landscape of our lives. Familiar routines are changing radically, and it is only natural to be affected, fearful and [...]
Building on Success – The Above and Beyond Awards One Year On
It’s been one year since we saw the inaugural Above and Beyond Awards. So, what has happened since then? The Above and Beyond Awards were created [...]
Do You Embrace “Geek” and “Nerd”?
Children with high learning potential can find themselves the targets of bullying; taunted with names like "nerd", "geek" or "weirdo". In December, psychology lecturer Dr. Sonja [...]
Flying High: Securing Levels 9-7 at GCSE by Joy Morgan, Parliament Hill School
Joy Morgan is the Specialist Leader of Education at Parliament Hill School, London. Parliament Hill School received the Above and Beyond Awards Effective Provision in School [...]
Tips Wanted – Bobby Seagull’s Rubik’s Cube Summer Challenge
Bobby Seagull needs your help. This maths teacher and TV maths educator; University Challenge alumnus; presenter of Monkman and Seagull’s Genius Guide to Britain (a new [...]
Chess: The Ultimate High Challenge, Low Threat Activity by Barry Hymer
Professor Barry Hymer is on the international advisory board for Dansk Skoleskak, the Danish scholastic chess organisation. He is co-writing a book on chess and mindset [...]