In this article, the author examines the current government initiative, "Schools of the Future," and asks how it might influence pedagogy and practise in 21st century schools. The Schools of the Future project was launched in 2002 and brings together the issues of emerging pedagogies and curriculum changes in primary and secondary education, with the possible impact of learning technology and provision for all the learners in the community. It goes on to tackle the design issues of space, the learning environment, and how to plan in a sustainable way. (Contains 11 notes.)