EDUCATION FUTURIST

The most common question I am asked as a futurist, is “What should I teach my kids to prepare them for tomorrow’s world?“ It is a question most often spoken by parents but echoed by educators, employers, and politicians. And it’s an understandable concern, because of what High Frequency Change is doing to opportunity, to expectation, and to employment.

Today, I work with education institutions and partners in a variety of roles. As event speaker and provocateur, as a consultant and a facilitator, and as a collaborator.

Logo of ACS International Schools featuring a globe design with various symbols and the text 'ACS International Schools' below.
Logo of the Association of Colleges with stylized letters 'aoc' and the words 'Association of Colleges' underneath.
Logo of The University of Manchester with purple background and yellow and white text.
Logo of the Association of Language Travel Organisations (ALTO), with the organization's name written in blue text.
Pixl logo with the tagline 'partners in excellence' beneath it.
Logo with the words 'State Talking' in yellow and black, featuring a molecular structure graphic.
A speaker presenting at an international conference with a large screen displaying a bar graph about jobs susceptible to automation by 2030, showing percentages for OECD, McKinsey, PwC, and Oxford University. The stage has white chairs, a small table, and a large 'OIC' sign.
“Tom’s calm yet authoritative delivery really commands attention and respect. His keynote was meticulously prepared, blending informative content with real world examples. His ability to engage and inspire his audience is great, making him one of the most effective speakers we’ve had at our event.”
— ACS Schools
Logo for Independent Food & Drink Academy featuring a lightbulb with a fork inside on a black chalkboard background.
Logo with yellow dotted circle above the lowercase letters 'ilm' in black.
Logo for Bucks New University, featuring a colorful circular symbol with red, blue, and purple sections and the text 'bucks new university' next to it.
Lancaster University logo with black text and a shield featuring a lion, gears, and an open book.
Logo of the Museum of Science & Industry featuring the acronym 'mosi' and the full name underneath.
A circular logo with a purple center and an orange border that says "The Big Life group" in white and orange text.

Future of EDUCATION Blog Posts

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My 2025 Predictions
My 2025 Predictions

Today I’m recording the first of my annual radio chats making predictions for 2025. So it’s time that I review last year’s predictions as well.


The arrogance of the academy…and the death of the university
The arrogance of the academy…and the death of the university

Universities are under threat from many directions. But they're maybe not helping themselves.

Further and higher education: The dividing line
Further and higher education: The dividing line

The number of students in further education has collapsed, undermining the UK's ability to prepare people for the future

Jack of all trades
Jack of all trades

To be 'a Jack of all trades' has been variously a compliment and an insult, and most recently, an attack on expertise. But is it what we need to be?

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