Ofsted Update – What Schools Need to Know About High Learning Potential
This blog complements a free webinar video of the same name which is available to school members in the Best Practice Sharing Group. [...]
Johanna Raffan MBE – Obituary
Potential Plus UK was saddened to hear of the death of Johanna Raffan MBE of a stroke on June 15th, 2021. Johanna was a founding member [...]
Teacher, This is How You Can Help a Child with Handwriting Difficulties by Mariza Ferreira
In this occasional series by Paediatric Occupational Therapist Mariza Ferreira, we consider some of the sensory, motor coordination and emotional regulatory issues which could be affecting [...]
What I Want Every Teacher to Know by Occupational Therapist Mariza Ferreira
In this new occasional series by Paediatric Occupational Therapist Mariza Ferreira, we consider some of the sensory, motor coordination and emotional regulatory issues which could be [...]
Tips for Supporting Revision – A Parent’s Guide by Joy Morgan
Practice Matters Athletes don’t just train the day before, actors don’t just rehearse the day before filming/a play. 1 hour a day for 8 days is [...]
Self-Regulated Learning – Being Aware of How You Learn Best
Self-Regulation Self-regulation means the ability to ‘regulate yourself’; to appropriately monitor your thoughts, control your reactions and respond appropriately to your environment. Ideally, your end goal [...]
Education – Rethinking the Assessment System by Joy Morgan
Assessment is due a rethink. Our young people deserve an assessment system that goes way beyond focusing solely on academic achievement with a constant eye on [...]
6 Contemporary Writing Prompts to Inspire More Able Writers
Inspiring prose prompts for more able learners not only offer them a challenge but will also support their communication skills, improve vocabulary and provide them with [...]
Keeping the Challenge High During Remote Learning by Joy Morgan
Stretching high potential learners is a major challenge for teachers, alongside getting to grips with the technology and skills needed for remote learning which, like everything [...]
Fabulous Fascination Folders to Challenge Learners
Fascination Folders, a place where students can access more information and challenging activities about a topic, can be used in the classroom or electronically during remote [...]