What’s Wrong With Me? – Thea’s Story
What do you do when your child feels that being different – being bright – is wrong? For the parents of Thea*, now aged 9, it [...]
He’s Not a Bad Kid, Just Misunderstood: Ben’s Story
When a teacher says they have never, in 25 years of teaching, met such a stubborn child, you know that you are in for an interesting [...]
How to Survive a High Learning Potential Christmas
We recently received a message from a parent who is worried about Christmas for her six-year-old son. "I am dreading this Christmas. My 6-year-old son, *Oliver, [...]
Charlie’s Story – An Outsider at 2 Years Old
At 2 years old, Charlie* already appears to be an outsider. His father contacted us to find out how he could support his bright child. [...]
Transfer from Primary School to Home Education – A Mother’s Perspective
From the Archive This article originally appeared in the Spring 2009 print edition of NAGC Magazine. Resources have been updated February 2023. Hi, my [...]
Arjun’s Story – “I Don’t Know!”
Arjun is a bright child but lacks confidence in his abilities, is a perfectionist, hates to be put on the spot and to [...]
Lily-Mae’s Story – Bright but Struggling
Lily-Mae* is a bright, curious, happy, confident child who is struggling at school. Discover more about her frustrations with handwriting and asynchronous development. [...]
Maddy’s Story – “I Want to Be Normal!”
Maddy* was a happy, confident toddler with a fantastic imagination. She was curious about everything and afraid of nothing. When [...]
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 [...]
My Musical Journey Continues to Go from Strength to Strength by Emmerson Sutton (Age 13)
Young Reporter, Emmerson, is a very active member of the community. He is a Young Advisor to the Young Mayor of Lewisham, a Young Reporter for [...]