1. Identifying and motivating underachieving students
This case study shows how a school identifies gifted and talented students who are not fulfilling their potential. It looks at how the school motivates them and meets their needs. It also includes examples of enrichment and an alternative programme, methods used in identifying gifted and talented learners, roles and responsibilities of headteachers and addressing inclusion.

2. Tackling underachievement
This case study shows how a community college identified and overcame the barriers to learning facing some of its underachieving gifted and talented students. It also includes methods used to identify gifted and talented learners, teacher support and how provision was arranged for a gifted learner with behavioural problems.

3. Training on teaching and learning styles
This case study shows how a school trained its staff to help them stretch gifted and talented students and develop their thinking skills. It also discusses how the training enhanced the students' communications and developed their independent learning skills.

4. Sharing training between schools
This case study shows how a group of schools worked together as part of the Excellence in Cities project to improve the teaching of 16- to 19-year-old gifted and talented students.

5. Involving every department
This case study shows how an 11-16 school involved every department in tightly targeted work for gifted and talented students. It also discusses issues on curriculum management and timetabling, and support given to teachers.

6. A local authority programme
This case study shows how, as part of a 14 to 19 development programme, a local authority is supporting high-quality teaching for gifted and talented students. It also gives examples of enrichment activities, partnerships and support for learners and teachers.

7. Sixth formers and primary schools
This case study shows how a school deepened its sixth-form curriculum for gifted and talented students by encouraging links with local primary schools. It gives an example of an alternative programme, an activity that is fun for teachers and learners and describes how learners developed independent learning skills.

8. Sixth formers and younger pupils
This case study shows how a school enriched its sixth-form curriculum for gifted and talented students by encouraging them to become partners in the education of younger pupils at the school. It gives an example of an alternative programme, an activity that is fun for teachers and learners and describes how learners developed independent learning skills.

9. Linking with a university
This case study shows how a sixth-form centre is aiming to raise the aspirations of gifted and talented students by forming a link with a local university. It gives an example of progression for learners, describes an enrichment programme and a way of easing transition to post 19 education.

10. Easing the transition to university
This case study shows how a school helps able students to make a successful transition from sixth form to university. It also includes examples on progression for learners, partnerships, celebrating achievement and support for learners and their parents/carers.

11. Using mentors from universities
This case study shows how a school stretched its gifted and talented students by using tutors from local universities as mentors. It discusses partnerships and support for students and their teachers, and how to motivate underachievers. It also gives an example of an enrichment activity or alternative programme.

12. An EBP challenge event
This case study shows how an Education Business Partnership (EBP) encourages able students' interest in physics, mathematics and design and technology by running an annual challenge event. It discusses issues of progression. It also provides an example of an enrichment or alternative programme and motivators for student and teacher training.

13. Offering extra GCSEs from year 9
This case study shows how a school is stretching its gifted students by offering them the opportunity to take an extra GCSE in ICT over years 9, 10 and 11. It also gives an example of an alternative programme, timetabling and support for learners and their teachers.

14. Curriculum innovation at GCSE
This case study shows how a school ensures that fast-tracked GCSE mathematics students make the most of the extra time they have in year 11. It looks at how the school is aiming to stretch gifted English students at key stage 4. It also gives an example of an alternative programme and support for students and their teachers.

15. Extension activities for GCSE mathematics
This case study shows how a school raised the standards and motivation of its most able GCSE mathematics students. The same approach could also be used in other subjects. It provides an example of an alternative programme, an activity that is fun for learners and teachers and a method of developing independent learning skills.

16. Stretching sixth-form scientists
This case study shows how a school raised the standards and motivation of its most able scientists at AS and A level by offering extension activities. It also discusses how students developed their independent learning skills and what teachers gained.

17. Challenging young engineers
This case study shows how a school encourages students' creative and practical talents through activities for young engineers. It also provides an example of an alternative programme, an enjoyable activity for both students and teachers, timetabling and effective partnerships with local industries.

18. The Advanced Extension Award in English
This case study shows how a sixth-form college challenges its gifted English students and prepares them for the Advanced Extension Award in English. It also discusses support given to students and their progression.

19. Preparing to study English at university
This case study shows how a sixth-form college challenges its gifted English students and prepares them for studying English at university. It also gives an example of an alternative programme.

20. Stretching gifted linguists
This case study shows how an 11-16 school aims to stretch its gifted linguists from year 8 onwards. It also gives an example of an alternative programme, an activity that is fun for learners and their teachers, liaison/partnerships with other schools and how to enhance learners' communication skills.

21. Enrichment activities for PE
This case study shows how a school has extended its range of enrichment activities for students who are talented in PE and sport. It also discusses progression for individuals, activities that are enjoyable and motivators and support for learners, and gives an example of an alternative programme.

22. Support strategies for talented students in PE
This case study shows how a school has dealt with the increased demands on its students who are most able in PE. It provides an example of arranging activities beyond the institution, an alternative programme that is enjoyable and motivating as well as supportive for learners and their carers/parents.

23. Extending opportunities for musicians
This case study shows how a school extended the opportunities available to its talented music students. It also provides an example of how students developed their skills and improved their confidence.

24. Developing vocational gifts and talents
This case study shows how a school extended and enriched its vocational courses at GCSE and post-16. Its goals were to stretch gifted and talented students and to allow others' hidden abilities to come to the fore. It also provides an example of effective partnerships/liaison with other agencies and how this helped in motivating learners and developing their skills.

25. John's story
This case study gives an interesting insight into the views of one talented student and his parent. It shows how some talented youngsters experience frustration that can lead to issues of behaviour and disaffection.

26. Jamie's story
This case study is a mother's account of her son's (who has Asperger's syndrome) development and experience of school.

27. Amy's story
This hypothetical case study shows how one student might make choices, using her mentors guidance, for the 14 to 19 phase of her education (in light of planned reform 14-19).