Human Flourishing is a new curriculum which has been developed by Wellington College. The idea has been developed elsewhere too, notably at Harvard.
It has been getting coverage, including in last weekend's 'The Observer'.
Human flourishing addresses what it means to lead a rich, fulfilling life that contributes to the family, the community and the planet. It has roots in Western, Eastern and indigenous philosophy. Flourishing people find happiness, relationships and meaning through purpose and agency. Education for human flourishing equips young people with the competencies to lead flourishing lives.
There were some statistics provided on the website. These are linked to some of our work on AI and Climate Change.
The human flourishing competencies build upon the foundational skills of mathematics, literacy and science. We remain committed to ensuring that students achieve the highest possible academic outcomes, and we believe that by developing these competencies explicitly, this will deepen understanding of key content, and attainment will continue to improve. Alongside this, personal growth will be a central priority: we will cultivate the skills, attitudes and values that enable students to thrive in an evolving world, equipping them with the creative, problem-solving skills needed to be highly competitive in the job market.
It will be worth keeping an eye on this as it develops.
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