As the modern world and working practices change, so too must schools adapt teaching to equip pupils for the 21st century

What are skills for life" This is a question that is constantly posed at prep and senior schools to ensure staff are providing pupils with the tools to succeed in a fast-changing world.
At Belmont Preparatory School, which feeds into Mill Hill School in north London, there is a holistic and comprehensive Future Skills programme. It includes four 21st century skills for life: Communication, Collaboration, Creativity and Critical Thinking; as well as three core qualities: Calmness, Compassion and Character. Together, it makes up its 7 Cs for the Future.
The world of business has changed and schools must adapt. A new programme which has begun integrating into the curriculum at Belmont is the KidsMBA which enables pupils to develop the aptitude, skills for life and confidence to set up a real-world business. Credit: Belmont, Mill Hill School
It teaches students how to collaborate effectively with a team and the school community. It also builds pupils? innovative and creative skills, both timeless (cooking, first aid and outdoor learning) and contemporary (robotics, videography and sustainability).

Leon Roberts, head at Belmont states that one of the most exciting parts of the programme has been the collaboration with the King?s Foundation School in Malawi: ?It is wonderful to see live lessons with pupils across two continents sharing...