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. [...]

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, [...]

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