Future-Ready Forum reveals top skills students need to thrive in the future
Applied Futurist, Tom Cheesewright, confirmed that creativity, communication and the ability to curate reliable and useful information will be the three most useful skills that students will need to succeed in the future at ACS International Schools’ Future Ready Forum, which took place on 10 October at ACS Cobham.
Tom Cheesewright presenting at the Future-Ready Forum
17 October 2024
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With over 110 students, families and educators in attendance, the Future-Ready Forum explored answers to the question: What skills to our students need to succeed in tomorrow’s world?, and provided a platform for key discussions on the role of education, artificial intelligence (AI), employment, and the most in-demand skills students will need for the future.In his keynote presentation, Tom outlined the likely challenges students will face in the future such as increased global competition for jobs, AI replacing human interaction, and the acceleration of misinformation.Speaking at the event, Tom Cheesewright, said: “The most common question I am asked as a futurist is ‘what should I teach my kids to prepare them for tomorrow’s world?’. Parents understand that the world has changed since their time at school, and they are looking for educators who also understand that. So, it was great to really engage with this question in such a vibrant forum.”
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Tom’s talk was also followed by an audience Q&A panel with experts, including: Victoria Humphries, Cultural Change and Resilience Consultant, Dr. Robert Harrison, ACS International Schools’ Director of Education and Integrated Technology and Bhekinkosi Sibanda, ACS Cobham’s University Counsellor. Questions were centred around preparing for the future and the role that AI will play in tomorrow’s world.The outcomes of the Future-Ready Forum complement the findings of research that was commissioned by ACS International Schools, Education for a World of Opportunity. The report reveals that 68% of UK small and medium enterprises (SME) decision makers believe that the purpose of education is to develop students into decent human beings who can communicate, have an inquiring mind and think critically.ACS International Schools’ Director of Education and Integrated Technology, Dr. Robert Harrison, said: “We know from our research with Small and Medium Enterprises (which drive most of the global economy), that employers value graduates with strong skills in problem-solving, self-management, working with people, and technology use and development. The Future-Ready Forum confirmed this once again, and it was inspiring to see so many people come together for an excellent event. It is clear that the future belongs to people who know how to learn key skills effectively and apply them with confidence.”To find out more about ACS International Schools, visit: https://www.acs-schools.com/
10,000 students descend on Thorpe Park for a rollercoaster day of STEAM learning
ACS undertakes a wide number of programmes to further its charitable aim to advance education. This includes at Thorpe Park, exclusively for 10,000 primary and secondary students, the ACS International Schools’ STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths) event held on 15 October 2024. Building on the power of gamification in education, students participated in educational STEAM activities from over 50 of ACS International Schools’ partners - including Royal Air Force, Microsoft and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra - to turn their learning into coupons for rides on Thorpe Park’s rollercoasters.Speaking about the STEAM 2024 event, ACS International Schools’ Partnerships Director, Graeme Lawrie MBE, said: “What a day it has been, welcoming over 10,000 students and our partners to Thorpe Park for a truly unforgettable educational experience. Collaborations such as this not only highlight the importance of ACS International Schools’ charitable mission, but also the positive impact of working together to inspire career paths in STEAM. A huge thank you to all of the individuals and organisations that supported us for a rollercoaster day of learning.”ACS International Schools
Founded in 1967 to serve the needs of global and local families, ACS International Schools educate over 3,300 students, aged 2 to 18, day and boarding, from more than 100 countries. Our schools in Greater London are all non-sectarian and co-educational.At the heart of our approach is the idea of readiness – we empower our students with the skills and knowledge to thrive in a world that is changing fast. Our world-renowned curriculum includes all International Baccalaureate (IB) Programmes, and top US programmes including Advanced Placement (AP) courses and the AP Capstone and International Diplomas.Our students leave ACS as well-rounded global citizens with the academic and emotional intelligence to empathise and engage with tomorrow’s big issues, turning compassion into action as they stand ready for a future full of opportunity.ACS is a registered UK charity (1179820). ACS undertakes a wide number of programmes to further its charitable aim to advance education, including partnerships with other organisations and offering financially assisted places to students who otherwise would be unable to attend ACS schools.Twitter - @ACSPartnerships @ACSIntSchools / @ACSCobhamSchool / @ACSEgham / @ACSHillSchool
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