Future Ready School Survey Your views matter. This short survey explores what parents believe schools should prioritise in preparing young people for the future. Results will be published in a national report and shared with school leaders and authorities. The survey will take around five minutes to complete. Thank you for your time. As AI continues to reshape the workforce, many parents are thinking differently about what it means to be well-educated. These questions explore your hopes and concerns for your child's future. Question Title * 1. When you think about the world your child will enter when they finish school, what concerns you the most? Automation and AI displacing jobs Schools not teaching the right skills Young people's mental health and resilience Increased global competition for jobs and opportunities General uncertainty — we can't predict what's coming Other (please specify) Question Title * 2. How concerned are you that AI might significantly disrupt employment options for your child's generation? Not concerned at all Extremely concerned Clear i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale. Question Title * 3. How confident are you that your child's school is preparing them for the future workforce? Not confident at all Extremely confident Clear i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale. Question Title * 4. Assuming that academic achievement is a given, please rank these other outcomes from most to least important to you as a parent Question Title * 5. The World Economic Forum and OECD identify creative thinking, analytical thinking, resilience and adaptability, curiosity and life-long learning as the most valued skills by future employers. How important is it to you that these are intentionally taught at school — not just developed by chance? Essential--this should be a core focus of schooling Important, but academic outcomes should remain the priority Both matter equally I haven't thought about this deeply before Question Title * 6. Which of the following do you wish your child's school placed more emphasis on? (select all that apply) Developing creativity and creative thinking Teaching critical thinking and problem solving Building collaboration and communication skills Developing resilience and adaptability Student wellbeing and mental health Preparing students to work with AI Character and values development I'm satisfied with what my child's school currently offers Question Title * 7. What does "an education worth having" mean to you? Question Title * 8. How well do you believe schools are currently delivering on these broader outcomes? Not well at all Extremely well Clear i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale. Question Title * 9. Is there anything else you would like schools or education leaders to understand about what parents want for their children's future? Question Title * 10. How many children do you have? 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 More than 8 Question Title * 11. What year level/s is/are your child/ren currently in? Primary -- Years Prep/K to 3 Primary -- Years 4 to 6 Secondary -- Years 7 to 10 Secondary -- Years 11 to 12 Question Title * 12. What type of school does your child attend? Government/public school Catholic school Independent/private school Children at more than one type of school Question Title * 13. Which country are you located? Australia Other (please specify) Next