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Understanding children, earlier and more clearly.

Research notes, practical guidance and platform updates from British Talent Academy on understanding children's talent profiles earlier.

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For ParentsGifted Child Assessment in the UK: How Giftedness Is Identified

A UK parent guide to gifted child assessment: what giftedness means, the four routes to identification (school, educational psychologist, Potential Plus UK and Mensa), what IQ scores mean and their limits, when an assessment is worth it, how to read a report, twice-exceptional (2e/DME) children and next steps.

30 Oct 202615 min read

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For ParentsHow to Support a Gifted Child at Home: A Practical UK Parent Guide

A practical UK guide to supporting a gifted child at home: five foundations of support, the right level of challenge, asynchronous development, big emotions, perfectionism, praise, friendships, independence, low-cost enrichment, a table of common challenges, DME and working with school.

29 Oct 202615 min read

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For ParentsHow to Discover Your Child's Strengths and Talents: A UK Parent Guide

A practical UK guide to discovering your child's strengths and talents at home: the difference between interests, skills and strengths, five strength-spotting signals, the offer-observe-ask-stretch routine, a strengths diary, an age-by-age table, how interests deepen, and working with school.

28 Oct 202615 min read

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For ParentsGrowth Mindset for Children: What Really Works (UK Parent Guide)

An evidence-based UK guide to growth mindset for children: what it is and is not, what studies on praise and the EEF's Changing Mindsets trial found, process vs person praise, how to talk about setbacks, age-by-age tips for parents and what works in the classroom.

27 Oct 202613 min read

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For ParentsGifted and Talented in UK Schools: A Parent's Guide

A UK parent's guide to gifted and talented provision in schools: what replaced the G&T register, how schools identify more able pupils, what good provision looks like, differences across the four nations and how to talk to your child's school.

24 Oct 202614 min read

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For ParentsExtracurricular Activities for Kids: A UK Parent's Guide

A practical UK guide to extracurricular activities for kids: the benefits and evidence, the participation gap, choosing by age, how many clubs is enough, safety checks, help with costs and how activities reveal a child's talents.

23 Oct 202613 min read

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For ParentsSigns of a Gifted Child: A UK Parent's Guide to Spotting and Nurturing Talent

The common signs of a gifted child, from early years to primary school, explained for UK parents: what gifted and talented means today, why able children are missed, and how to observe, support and work with school.

22 Oct 202614 min read

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