Inspirational Figures: Remarkable Women in STEM
Where is your place in centuries of STEM? All of these individuals are remarkable and span three centuries of Science leading to…today’s STEM-obsessed or Arts/Humanities-focused youngster! [...]
5 Ways to Offset Climate Angst
From ‘Party Bags’ to Psychology Climate change concerns are now being brought into the daily lives of young children. With demonstrations actively seeking the involvement of [...]
20 Questions About “Pumice Rafts” – Cross-curricular Jump-off Points for Learning
Are you a teacher, home-educator or actively involved parent or guardian of a youngster with High Learning Potential (HLP)? Then you know the importance of finding [...]
Surviving the Start of Secondary School
Joining secondary school is a major event and, with the autumn term beckoning, it’s possible that you will have mixed emotions about it. Whether you’re a [...]
Early Years Settings – 5 Key Factors in Choosing for Your HLP Child
Few decisions seem more important than those regarding the education of a child in our care. Even before school age, parents and carers can agonise for [...]
Operation Squirrel – Mission Accomplished!
The Mission: “A spy has infiltrated Bletchley Park and is sending messages to their handler via a secret wireless access point somewhere in the grounds. Break [...]
Don’t Put All Your Eggs in One Basket!
There are many great inventors in the world who are famed for one discovery yet chose not to stop there. Ideas were taken further and developed [...]
HLP Parenting: Understand Your Challenges
When your baby starts to show signs of being bright and energetic, you might feel relieved and proud. As he or she grows into an opinionated, [...]
Bodies: Beyond the Superficial
Vast, complex, puzzling... those descriptions of the human body might also fit a child with high learning potential (HLP). The body and its health provide an [...]
HLP Parenting: Wellbeing for Carers
Key Points for Parental Wellbeing Prioritise your emotional and physical health. Do not feel guilty if you need a break. Ensure your child is safely cared [...]