Ask a group of children what their strengths are… and watch what happens.
A few will look at the floor and some might throw out a generic, “I’m kind.” Ask them how that strength could help shape their future and you’ll often be met with blank stares.
And this isn’t because our children aren’t capable or ambitious. It’s because we rarely give them the space to explore who they are becoming—not just what they’re learning.
Where’s the Spark Gone?
It feels like more and more children struggle to recognise their own value. Even when they do, they can’t always connect it to their future.
Ask a child about their goals, and they’ll often say, “I don’t know.”
Ask them why they’re working hard at something, and they’ll shrug.
There’s a noticeable lack of intrinsic motivation—and with it, a wobbling sense of resilience. The moment things get tough, some children simply don’t see the point of pushing through.
But here’s the big question: If we don’t help them believe in their future, who will?
The Lesson We’re Missing
We teach children how to read, write, solve problems, debate, stay fit, eat healthily… but how often do we teach them how to imagine a positive future for themselves?
And more than that—how often do we show them how their actions today actually shape that future?
This is about more than careers. It’s about helping children believe they matter, that their strengths have purpose, and that they’re capable of influencing their own path.
That’s Why I Created Future Me
Future Me isn’t just a curriculum. It’s about changing the conversation.
It’s about helping children understand:
- Who they are now.
- Who they want to become.
- And how to start building that future—one small choice at a time.
And when children believe their future is worth something, incredible things start to happen. Confidence grows. Motivation becomes real. Resilience isn’t just a buzzword—it’s lived out in every small step they take towards who they’re becoming.
A Final Thought…
If we don’t make time for this work, what kind of future will our pupils build for themselves?
What if the most important thing we could teach them… is to believe they have a future worth working for?