The first recorded nativity scene was created in 1223 by St Francis of Assisi. He wanted ordinary people, many of whom could not read, to understand and connect with the story of Jesus’ birth.

Reflecting on the recent children's wellbeing and school bill, originated in the House of Commons, Session 2024-26.

Why do certain teachers stay in our memories for decades, while others fade as quickly as the final bell?

Teaching, at its best, is an act of faith...it’s seeing potential before it’s visible. And maybe that’s why I find education so beautiful. It’s not limited to classrooms or textbooks. It happens in conversations, in moments of kindness, in trial and error.

The truth is, schools and families are both raising the same children - just in different settings. When they work together, children thrive. But when they drift apart, it creates confusion, mistrust and mixed messages for both the children and family unit. Unfortunately, that divide between home and school seems to have grown wider over the years.

At Our Future Generation, we believe that knowledge, identity and hope are pivotal to forming a generation who are rooted in faith, emotionally whole and intellectually prepared and equipped to lead families, communities and nations toward truth and purpose.

Should schools primarily prepare young people for the workforce? Or should they be places where free thinking, creativity and self-expression are nurtured?

Children learn better when they feel like they’re part of the space, not just passing through it. A well-designed classroom isn’t just about comfort or style. It’s about caring for the environment where the next generation is being shaped.

If we expect teachers to mould, shape and train up our children, where do we expect their reservoirs to be filled from? How can teachers fuel the next generation while they themselves are feeling depleted?