March 26
May 21
Launching our Power Skills Toolkit for the Future
We’re thrilled to introduce our new Power Skills toolkit, designed to equip students with the essential skills they need to thrive in an evolving workforce.
The recent Future of Jobs Report from the World Economic Forum highlights the rapidly changing employment landscape, predicting that nearly a quarter of all jobs will transform within the next five years. Key skills such as analytical and creative thinking, resilience, adaptability, curiosity, and lifelong learning are now among the most in-demand skills for the future workforce.
In response to these emerging shifts, Ms Day, our Head of Futures, and I have developed the Power Skills framework, ensuring our students develop and thrive in the future world of work. With support from staff across Junior and Senior schools, we began with a comprehensive skills audit, mapping out how students develop these skills from Nursery to Year 13. This initiative sets the foundation for a future-ready education, empowering our students to step confidently into the world beyond school.
You can read in more detail below about how our Power Skills align with the World Economic Forum’s findings.
No doubt we can all relate to the importance of these skills in our own lives, and we aim to ensure that every girl is given the opportunity to develop these Power Skills at Blackheath High, through the subject curriculum, the co-curricular opportunities and during enrichment lessons. By focusing on these core skills, we are preparing our girls for life beyond Blackheath High. As technology develops and AI reshapes industries, the uniquely human abilities like critical thinking, empathy, leadership, and adaptability, will be essential in our students’ futures.
Written by Miss Hickman, Assistant Head (Learning and Enrichment)
| Blackheath High School Power Skills | WEF 2025 Priority |
LEADERSHIPWe encourage our students to take initiative, organise effectively, and drive innovation. Leadership is about more than holding a title; it’s about inspiring others and making a positive impact through proactivity. Examples in action this year:
| Leadership and social influence
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COLLABORATIONTeamwork, active listening, and cooperation are at the heart of everything we do. We believe that learning to work well with others prepares students for both academic and professional environments. Examples in action this year:
| Empathy, active listening, teamwork
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RESOURCEFULNESSIn a rapidly evolving world, problem-solving, creativity, and adaptability are crucial. We nurture these qualities to help students confidently tackle challenges and seize opportunities. Examples in action this year:
| Analytical thinking, creative thinking, adaptability
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INTELLECTUAL CURIOSITYWe foster an environment where critical thinking, questioning, and challenging the status quo are celebrated. Our students are encouraged to explore, inquire, and never stop learning. Examples in action this year:
| Curiosity, continuous learning, questioning
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PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITYFinancial responsibility, wellbeing, and safety are key aspects of personal growth. We guide students to make wise choices and take ownership of their actions. Examples in action this year:
| Self-management, wellbeing, ethical judgment
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SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITYTolerance, sustainability, and equality are core values. We inspire students to contribute positively to their communities and the wider world. Examples in action this year:
| Environmental stewardship, diversity, equity
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RISK TAKINGConfidence, public speaking, and networking are developed through opportunities that push students out of their comfort zones. Taking calculated risks is essential for growth. Examples in action this year:
| Confidence, public speaking, networking
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RESILIENCETenacity, determination, and compassion help our students persevere through challenges. We support them in building the inner strength needed to overcome setbacks. Examples in action this year:
| Resilience, flexibility, agility
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