Children who are generally very able academically or who are considered gifted and talented in particular areas often experience difficulties in school. This can sometimes be linked to boredom if the curriculum is not being differentiated appropriately.
At Puzzle we can offer advice to schools and parents on how to provide activities which allow these children to thrive and may prevent the behavioural difficulties sometimes exhibited by bored children. ‘Able’ and ‘Gifted’ children also can experience social and emotional difficulties where their academic potential outstrips their physical, social and emotional development. This can sometimes result in isolated, withdrawn and unhappy children, especially where they have accelerated beyond their chronological year group in school.
At Puzzle we can work with children, families and schools to help understand these issues better and to plan interventions which allow these children to flourish and achieve in all areas of their development.