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. [...]
Professor Joan Freeman – Obituary
It was with great sadness that Potential Plus UK heard of the passing of Professor Joan Freeman, July 2nd, 2023. Many of our members will have [...]
Campaigning to Improve the Lives of Young People with High Learning Potential
For some time, Potential Plus UK has known that we, as a user-led organisation, should be advocating for the needs and rights of our young [...]
Levels of High Learning Potential
When you hear the terms high learning potential, gifted or more/most able, there is a tendency to apply this to children as though they are one [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
It Has Nothing To Do With Sensory! by Mariza Ferreira
So Why Else Would A Child Act Out In Class? In this occasional series by Paediatric Occupational Therapist Mariza Ferreira, we consider some of the sensory, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]