This blog is written by Lee Collins, an Ambassador for Potential Plus UK. He talks honestly here, as a former child with high learning potential, about his feelings of detachment growing up. Looking back I suppose I always felt a little bit separate from my friends and family; it's not something that I've really picked [...]
Professor of Education and Director of Brunel Able Children's Education Centre, Valsa Koshy, writes for us on Nurturing Mathematical Promise. Prof Koshy is co-founder and director of the Brunel Able Children’s Education (BACE) Centre which supports Talent Development. The centre’s work is based on a broadened conception of talents and gifts rather than on labelling children, [...]
This article was written by a Potential Plus UK volunteer who wishes to remain anonymous. The above average ability child found in most classes, may often appear to be a ‘Straight A’ student who does well across a range of subjects and be socially well integrated with their peers. They may also often be [...]
It is now seven years since the national framework for gifted and talented children was dismantled by the then incoming government. Since then we have had seven years of postcode lottery, different definitions of who these children are and the support they will be provided. This has caused confusion, frustration and upset for countless children [...]
Lee Collins, Ambassador for Potential Plus UK, writes about his reasons for supporting children with high learning potential. As this is my first blog I thought it would be worthwhile setting out the reasons why I became an ambassador for Potential Plus UK. And like all good ideas of mine everything was going to plan [...]
I was always taught that it is only by understanding the past that we can learn for the future. In preparation for our 50th birthday celebrations this year, a small group of volunteers over the past few years has been going through every set of Trustee minutes and Board papers since 1967; no mean feat! [...]
Gift Aid is reclaimed by the charity from the tax you pay for the current tax year. Your address is needed to identify you as a current UK taxpayer. By agreeing to Gift Aid, I confirm that:
“I am a UK taxpayer and understand that if I pay less Income Tax and/or Capital Gains Tax in the current tax year than the amount of Gift Aid claimed on all my donations to charities or Community Amateur Sports Clubs (CASCS) it is my responsibility to pay any difference. I understand that other taxes such as VAT and Council Tax do not qualify.”
Please notify the charity if you:
