Introduction. The discussion on the revision of the education model is particularly associated with the demands of the economy, and technological progress, as well as with common digitisation, which sets requirements for the new human competences. However, it is very difficult to formulate a long-term strategic program for the development of competences needed for the next few years, but it is possible to lay down guidelines for development of the education system, which would facilitate a creative adaptation to dynamic changes in the future. Aim. The purpose of this article is to draw attention to important shortcomings in the designing of the theoretical foundations of Polish educational policy for another quarter-century, included in the report Beyond the horizon. Education course. The future of the competency development system in Poland (2020) and to present the necessary supplements. Research material and methods. The subject of analyses and polemics is the content of the report Beyond the horizon. Education course. The future of the competency development system in Poland (2020), presents the theoretical basis for designing an educational policy model for Poland for the next 25 years. Due to the scope of the article, the discussion is limited only to the diagnosis of the current state of education, the democratization of school culture, everyday life in education, learning models, and a subjective approach to the effects of general education. Results. The author of the article indicates the main reasons for the deepening of the education crisis: the lack of democratization of school culture as well as the entire education system, introducing centralization, standardization, and measurability of learning outcomes which causes the attitude towards the reproduction of content, competition, early selection, and the limitation of the teacher’s, and the child’s subjectivity. The author of the article proposes to introduce particular educational conditions promoting innovative learning, participation, cooperation, refl exivity, autonomy, as well as the ability to make decisions and manage oneself, learning how to build good relationships, take the responsibility and shape living environment. Conclusion. Creating a new educational model and policy without reference to democratic and subjective values as well as without understanding the role of the child role in the learning process and the need for sustainable development is taken into account makes this model deficient and deprived of use for future correction.