Identifying and Supporting Learners with Dual or Multiple Exceptionality (DME)

Dual or multiple exceptionality is the term used to describe someone who has both high ability (high learning potential / gifted / more able) and some [...]

Professional Learning for High Learning Potential – Latest Research 2021

Ensuring young people with high potential thrive academically and socially Two recent research reports have drawn attention to the importance of high-quality professional [...]

Katy is a Jiggler! How to Help that Child who is Constantly on the Go 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 [...]

2021-11-03T11:45:31+00:00November 1st, 2021|Categories: Focus on Potential, Schools, Wellbeing|Tags: , , , |

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 Members Area. Recent changes [...]

2022-08-15T13:37:37+01:00September 23rd, 2021|Categories: Focus on Potential, Schools|Tags: , |

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 [...]

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 [...]

2023-04-11T16:27:13+01:00April 26th, 2021|Categories: Focus on Potential, Schools, Skills Builder|Tags: |

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 [...]

2023-04-11T16:27:37+01:00April 26th, 2021|Categories: Focus on Potential, Schools, Skills Builder|Tags: , |

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 [...]

2023-06-05T10:31:28+01:00March 22nd, 2021|Categories: Focus on Potential, Schools|Tags: , |
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