Gifted and talented articles
What are triangular numbers?
We explain what triangular numbers are and how able children in Year 5 or 6 might be taught to use algebraic formula to calculate a triangular number.
What are equations?
We explain what equations are and how children are taught to solve equations in KS1 and KS2, as well as how the topic of algebra is introduced.
12 great benefits of maths challenges
Maths activities could give your child’s learning a boost in many ways, and help them engage with numbers (and enjoy it!) from a young age. Lucy Dimbylow offers 12 reasons to give number puzzles a go today.
10 ways word puzzles can help your child
Crosswords, word searches and hangman aren’t just handy ways to keep your child quiet for five minutes; they could also boost their learning in some surprising ways. Here’s how…
5 ways to raise an enterprising child
As parents we have a vital role to play in inspiring an enterprising attitude in our children, nurturing characteristics from an early age which will help them grow into happy adults. Lorraine Allman shares some easy, practical tips to help boost children's self-belief and confidence.
What does gifted and talented mean?
Gifted and talented, more able, most able, high learning potential… We explain the terms that are used to describe high-flying kids, and how you can tell if your child is one.
Supporting your gifted child at home and at school
Help your child reach their full potential with strategies and suggestions to support them in and out of school.
Could your child be gifted?
Does your child excel in academic subjects, on the sports field or with a musical instrument? We take a look at how to tell if they are exceptionally able – or just bright.
'My 3-year-old knew all his times tables'
How does it feel to have an incredibly intelligent child? Tracy Lee Newman and her husband Neill, from Essex, first suspected their son Oliver might be exceptional when he was two.
What to expect from school if you have a more able child
Highly able children sometimes struggle to get the support they need from school. We explain what to expect and who to turn to for help.
What is enrichment?
Education is more than just mastering English and maths - it's also about activities that extend children's learning through new experiences and opportunities. We take a look at how enrichment benefits primary school kids.
Gifted and talented: your questions answered
If you've been told your child is highly able, you'll have lots of questions. We asked the experts to explain what to expect.
8 ways to support your gifted child
If you have an incredibly able child it can be tempting to let them just get on with it – or to go to the other extreme and constantly push them to achieve. We asked the experts how best to support a talented child.
4 signs of a highly able learner
Psychologist professor Joan Freeman, who has worked with highly able children for 35 years, explains how to nurture the development of an exceptional learner.
5 top tips for success learning an instrument
Increased self-confidence, better coordination skills, more focus and general well-being... just a few of the benefits of learning to play an instrument, parents say. Follow this advice to support your child in their musical education; it will take time (years!) and patience, but the rewards for the whole family are immense.
How to spot your child's hidden gifts
Author Bernadette Tynan reveals some of the different types of gifts and talents your child might have, and how to nurture them.
How to extend a highly able child, subject by subject
Our guide to supporting your gifted child’s learning at home, from literacy and maths to history and languages.