A CHILD’S BACKPACK IS THEIR MOBILE OFFICE – AND WE MUST HELP THEM PACK IT


As online learning and digital platforms continue to reshape traditional education, the humble backpack takes on a profound new meaning. No longer just a vessel for books and lunchboxes, it now symbolises a child’s mobile office – a portable hub of potential, resilience, and readiness for the real world, writes Ashley Harrold, CEO, Inspired Online Schools.


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s the nature of education evolves across the world, it’s crucial we reconsider not only what and how


young people learn, but how we help them carry those lessons into life.


BLENDING TRADITION & INNOVATION: THE FUTURE OF LEARNING Online schooling, including the likes of King’s InterHigh and US Performance Academy, is more than a trend. It existed long before the Covid pandemic and has transformed the way children can learn, connect on a global scale, and balance academic success with careers and lifestyle preferences. To truly prepare children for future success, many students now require a flexible, blended model that combines the discipline of traditional schooling structures with the agility of digital innovation and asynchronous learning. This approach enables students to access rich, diverse content on their own terms and personalised support, all while still


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King’s InterHigh students, Erihn and Jacob Scholey Smith


encouraging elements of structure, socialisation and discipline. But more than technological


tools, what genuinely equips a child is what goes into their metaphorical backpack: the skills to


celebrate


success, the resilience to overcome failure, the ability to build relationships, the willingness to join communities, and the confidence to foster independence. These are the key pillars that we encourage and celebrate at Inspired Education Group, to support not only academic excellence but personal development and cultural empathy.


CHASING DREAMS WITHOUT SACRIFICING EDUCATION An example of the power of this model comes from Inspired. With our global network of online schools, we empower young people to pursue their passions without compromising their education. Whether it’s a budding sports stars who train daily or gifted artists with international exhibitions, online schooling ensures that these


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