The Institute for Public Policy Research suggests that we live in a multi-dimensional world whist having a one- dimensional education system.

It recognises that while there is huge uncertainty about the future, the sorts of skills and attributes that are going to be in ever-greater demand are becoming clearer. Such as:

• communication and interpersonal skills,
• problem-solving and idea generation,
• collaboration and networking,
• analysis and synthesis,
• creativity and agility

It argues that the foundation of these skills should be built on:

• a strong moral compass in situations of greater complexity and ambiguity
• high levels of literacy and numeracy
• expertise in science, maths, computing and design
• greater flexibility within the UK schools system
• a broader curriculum
• a new vision of a 21st century teacher whose focus is on the growth of the whole child through a much broader curriculum

There will be a lot of teachers who say this is nothing new. But it will be for some.

The report is here:

Success In The 21st Century: The Education Of Head, Heart And Hand