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 [...]
Bullying and Children with High Learning Potential by CBT Therapist, Tony Freeman
In 15 years of treating gifted children (also known as children with high learning potential / high ability / more able), I have seen the unique [...]
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 [...]
Worrying Times – A Resource Round-Up for Real-World Anxieties
In these worrying and unpredictable times, many of our children and young people are, sadly, struggling to cope. The years usually set aside for pre-school socialising, [...]
The DME Trust has Launched!
Support without Limits Potential Plus UK, in collaboration with nasen, the National Association for Special Educational Needs, has established The [...]
Choosing A School For Your High Potential Learner
Each child is different and one size will most definitely not fit all. The suggestions below are for parents and carers to consider, decide what is [...]
High Learning Potential Provision Inquiry: How to Drive Improvement Collaboratively and Sustainably
Don’t just keep weighing the pig! Ensuring young people with high potential thrive academically and socially Why is it so important for leaders to know what [...]