Future focused education

Home » Future focused education

We recognise that strong education today will build the capability for a strong society and economy in the future

  • ‘Stem’ our slide down world rankings by renewing focus on science, technology, engineering and maths – the engine room of our future economy
  • Expand STEM to STEAM – we recognise the importance of arts (and music) education
  • Value the role of social education in our schools system as a contributor to capable, confident, resilient and ethical adults
  • Invest in vocational, technical and special needs education and apprenticeships,  to broaden our learning options
  • Teach entrepreneurship in secondary schools
  • Replace school chaplaincy programs with appropriately qualified youth and social workers