Its recent report highlighted the low uptake of computing subjects and the lack of girls choosing these subjects as threats to the UK's position as a science and technology leader. This is compounded by the fact that fewer girls are taking these subjects, leading to both a skills and diversity gap.
Pete Dring emphasized the necessity of reforming the curriculum to ensure students leave school with comprehensive digital skills essential for success in the workplace and society, going beyond just computer science.
The shift towards computational thinking and programming skills in the UK computing curriculum has resulted in a decline in basic digital skills and literacy education, potentially hindering young people's ability to navigate later life effectively.
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