<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Indigo Iris Insights Ltd]]></title><description><![CDATA[Empowering Insights for Growth and Success]]></description><link>https://www.indigoirisinsights.com/Resources</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 21:37:55 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.indigoirisinsights.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Should I have my 3- or 4-year-old assessed?]]></title><description><![CDATA[In brief Some children show advanced development very early. This may include early reading or maths, complex language, unusual curiosity or a preference for older children. Assessment can help when parents need to make a real decision, such as choosing a setting or school, considering exceptional early entry, understanding an uneven profile or providing evidence to support discussions with their child's setting or school. Young children can be assessed with hands-on, varied tasks designed...]]></description><link>https://www.indigoirisinsights.com/post/should-i-have-my-3-or-4-year-old-assessed</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a8dc3e028d0cf71ca0308c6</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:04:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/702d0e_d47d9a7f1c684ffc9b6a17fddfb407df~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Indigo Iris</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How do I know whether my child is being sufficiently challenged at school?]]></title><description><![CDATA[In brief Doing well does not always mean being challenged. More work is not the same as harder thinking. “Greater depth” does not always mean enough challenge. Look for boredom, rushing, careless mistakes or finishing very quickly. Children also need to learn how to cope when work is difficult. Ask: “What is my child learning that is genuinely new?” Good challenge develops persistence, independence and learning skills. If you are unsure, consultation or assessment may help clarify what your...]]></description><link>https://www.indigoirisinsights.com/post/how-do-i-know-whether-my-child-is-being-sufficiently-challenged-at-school</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a8c5bef8c800d51388c4cae</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:37:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/702d0e_67db1e38218440a982222bc86187af67~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Indigo Iris</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What does a cognitive assessment actually tell you about a child?]]></title><description><![CDATA[In brief A cognitive assessment looks at how a child thinks and reasons, not just at one IQ number. It can show strengths and differences across areas such as verbal reasoning, visual-spatial skills, fluid reasoning, working memory and processing speed. The Full-Scale IQ can be useful, but it may not tell the whole story when a child has a very uneven profile. Other scores, such as the General Ability Index (GAI), can sometimes give useful additional information about reasoning ability. An...]]></description><link>https://www.indigoirisinsights.com/post/what-does-a-cognitive-assessment-actually-tell-you-about-a-child</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a8c5224fe6fd82d15099b21</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 14:33:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/702d0e_b788d5fb30d942c9a5f3996790626418~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Indigo Iris</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[My child seems very bright, but school doesn’t see it: what might be happening?]]></title><description><![CDATA[In brief Your child can be very able without showing high attainment at school. Some children are missed because the work is too easy, they do not volunteer what they know, or they try not to stand out. Girls, quieter children, children with uneven profiles and twice-exceptional children can be especially easy to overlook. Differences between home and school do not necessarily mean anyone is wrong, they often mean the child is showing different things in different environments. Looking at the...]]></description><link>https://www.indigoirisinsights.com/post/my-child-seems-very-bright-but-school-doesnt-see-it-what-might-be-happening</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a6c9d3528fffd9a048d1a1b</guid><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 13:03:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b540cb_9e49a64d4bcc4c65b6d7fed3fb3fb4dc~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Indigo Iris</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can a child be gifted and have a learning difficulty?]]></title><description><![CDATA[In brief A child can be highly able or gifted and also have dyslexia, ADHD, autism or another disability or barrier to learning. This is often called twice-exceptionality (2e). High ability can hide difficulties, because a child may compensate well enough to appear to be coping. Difficulties can also hide strengths, so average attainment does not necessarily mean average ability. Look for unexpected differences, such as advanced reasoning alongside weaker reading, writing, organisation,...]]></description><link>https://www.indigoirisinsights.com/post/can-a-child-be-gifted-and-have-a-learning-difficulty</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a6c9d3428fffd9a048d1a14</guid><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 13:03:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/702d0e_1a16cdd173a14532a8f6da7a003377ee~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_941,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Indigo Iris</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>