The presentation was followed


by a lively Q&A facilitated by Rob Crowther, head of school, with an expert panel of:


• Victoria Humphries, culture, change and resilience consultant


• Robert Harrison, director of education and integrated technology


• Bhekinkosi Sibanda, ACS university counsellor


• Tom Cheesewright, applied futurist


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 decision-makers in the UK’s small- and medium- sized enterprises (SME) believe that


the purpose of education


is to develop students into decent human beings who can communicate, have an inquiring mind and think critically.


FIND OUT MORE BY READING:


‘SEE INSIDE THE FUTURE’ In this new children’s book, Tom Cheesewright takes readers on a tour of our world, decades into the future. Eight scenes show you what wonders await in our cities, our landscapes, inside our own bodies and, of course, in the expanse of outer space. Lift the flaps to find out what new things we’ll be able to do, how new technology will work and what changes we can expect about the way we live. “The future is a place of great hope and excitement, and it’s closer than you dare to dream.”


‘FUTURE-PROOF YOUR BUSINESS’ As a world-leading applied futurist, Tom Cheesewright draws from his own experience, industry authorities and case studies from global organisations to provide practical tools for successful change management. He explains how to scan the horizon for early signs of change, recognise pressure points where change will impact your business, convert foresight into action ahead of competitors and empower your people to make the right decisions fast.


Panellists Tom Cheesewright,


Victoria Humphries, Bhekinkosi Sibanda and Robert Harrison


‘THE USBORNE BOOK OF THE FUTURE’ First published in 1979, the book started the young Tom Cheesewright on his trajectory to become a futurist and he has written the foreword for the new edition.


ACS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS


Founded in 1967 to serve the needs of global and local families, ACS International Schools educate over 3,300 students, aged 2–18, day and boarding, from more than 100 countries. Its schools in Greater London are all non-sectarian and co-educational. At the heart of its approach is the idea of readiness. It empowers students with the skills and knowledge to thrive in a world that is changing fast. ACS International Schools’ 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. 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.


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