Our philosophy
The simple habits that help a child thrive in a fast-changing world, and love learning along the way.
No one knows which jobs will exist when today's children grow up. Machines keep getting better at what we once taught for tests.
What lasts is a child who can think, adapt and keep learning. That is exactly what these ten superpowers build.
MachinesReplaced our muscles ๐ชA single JCB shifts more earth in an hour than a hundred workers with spades.
ComputersReplaced our sums ๐งฎOne spreadsheet now does the counting that once filled a room with clerks.
The internetReplaced our reach ๐Any fact or person is a tap away: no trip to the library, nothing to memorise.
AI ยท nowMakes thinking cheap ๐ง It can answer, write and reason, and it roughly doubles in ability every 6 to 12 months.
The 1900s factory worker never pictured a website designer. The 1980s typist never pictured an app maker.
So we've stopped trying to predict your child's job, and started preparing your child for any of them.
Each superpower can be taught, and the best time to start is now. We wrap them in fun names and stories so children want to build them.
All ten
Try lots of things first
A strong start comes from a wide mix of experiences: read widely, play new games, and ask plenty of questions.
In class: We celebrate children who try new things, even when they aren't the best at them yet.
Say it to the childrenYour brain is a treasure map! Explore the whole island before you dig for the gold.
Look for clues and ask why
Don't just guess. Break a problem into small steps and think about why an answer is true.
In class: Children explain how they reached an answer, and practise arguing the other side too.
Say it to the childrenBe a detective! Find the clues, think step by step, and always ask, "Why is this true?"
Use the right tools
Clever people work things out; effective people know which tool makes the job easier.
In class: Pencils, rulers, dictionaries and tablets aren't cheating. They help our brains do more.
Say it to the childrenA master builder doesn't hammer with bare hands. Pick the right tool and your work gets stronger.
Learn with all your senses
We learn best using hands, eyes, ears and voice, not just reading and writing.
In class: Children act out events, build models, draw pictures, and present what they've learned.
Say it to the childrenDon't just read about the rainforest: draw it, build it, and give a little talk about it!
Fit into new places fast
Step into a new game, class or subject and quickly work out the rules from a few examples.
In class: We mix up groups and activities so children learn to spot patterns and adapt.
Say it to the childrenBe like a chameleon! In a new place, watch closely, spot the patterns, and blend right in.
Teach it to learn it
You truly understand something when you can explain it simply to someone else.
In class: Children who master an idea teach it to a friend in just a few simple sentences.
Say it to the childrenYou don't really know a secret until you can whisper it clearly to a friend.
Lead with a good heart
A clever brain needs a kind heart: values that guide our choices when things get hard.
In class: Children write their own class rules, like "I choose kindness even when I'm frustrated."
Say it to the childrenA smart brain is great, but a good heart is your real superpower.
Think ahead
Picture what might happen next, so you can make a smart choice today.
In class: We play "What if?", pausing a story to ask what happens if a character chooses differently.
Say it to the childrenTime-travel to tomorrow! What happens if you skip today's practice? Choose wisely now.
Bring the right mode
Different moments need different energy: quiet focus for reading, big ideas for brainstorming.
In class: We name the mode: "Scientist hats, quiet and watchful" or "Brainstorm hats, every idea welcome!"
Say it to the childrenYou have many experts in your head. Tag in the Quiet Reader or the Curious Scientist for the job!
Keep growing
It's good to update old ideas and change your mind. That's your brain getting better.
In class: We treat mistakes as updates, and clap when someone says, "I used to think that. Now I know better."
Say it to the childrenYour brain is like an app: it needs updates to stay quick and smart. Upgrading is a win!
Bead chains, movable letters and puzzle maps. Every idea is touched before it is written.
Older children show younger ones how a material works, and learn it twice as well.
Children pick their next activity from open shelves and follow their curiosity.
A piece that doesn't fit tells the child to look again, so they correct themselves.
Waiting a turn, helping a friend, tidying up for the next child.
From child-sized brooms to dictionaries and computers in the primary years.
You don't need to guess your child's future career. Give them these ten superpowers and they'll be ready for whatever the world becomes, able to turn their hand to almost anything.