The book summarizes findings of behavioural genetics that are relevant to education and offers policy recommendations.

Part one consists of 11 chapters that present the field of behavioural genetics and what implications some findings have on education.

The differences not explained by shared genes or family household, the "non-shared environment", accounts for most of the environmental influence.

[10] Pupils should have an Individual Education Plan that would be reviewed and revised each year and would serve as the basis for their school-leaving certificate.

All children aged 3 – 4 should be offered high quality preschool education tailored according to their needs and extra support should be provided to all low-SES families from birth.

[14] Make apprenticeships more attractive and affordable to employers and increase the number and variety of options available for work and college based vocational training.

[15] Include a course on genetics of learning in teacher training and make useful information about personalization of education available to all schools.

[17] The book sparked public debate and was for example featured in BBC radio programme The Moral Maze.