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How can teachers incorporate greater cognitive demand within modern foreign language lessons? Gordon Stephenson describes some tried and tested ideas

Following on from last month's features on pupil voice, we present three articles on the common theme of how pupils' input can be used to benefit classroom practice and raise standards. Here, Paul Ainsworth suggests how to draw out and use pupils' lesson observations in a non-threatening and inspiring way, as while the idea of encouraging pupil interaction sounds exciting to some people - students and teachers alike - but can be a source of anxiety to others.

In this numeracy lesson plan Paul Ainsworth describes how learning about probability can provide excellent opportunities for speaking and listening and incorporate plenty of challenge for the most able

An effective whole-school tracking system is vital for monitoring the progress made by gifted and talented (G&T) students, as well as ensuring that achievement keeps pace with potential says Josephine Smith

How well are schools placed to respond to the DCSF plans to wind down the national programme and take on the responsibility for G&T provision themselves?

With less support from central government and also perhaps from regional partnerships, schools will be keener than ever to create high-quality learning opportunities for able students. Sal McKeown reports on a special day-long enrichment event devised by MFL staff

National quality standards for G&T education in England, developed by the Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF), provide a suite of audit tools to support the improvement of provision for gifted and talented learners