Rejected petition Mandate foundational tech curriculum for kids to bridge the digital divide.

Tech shapes our world, 40% of UK schools lack structured computing lessons. Without early exposure, children face digital exclusion, job market disadvantages & online risks. We urge Parliament to mandate foundational tech education, ensuring children gain essential digital skills for their future.

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1 in 5 children lacks digital access at home, widening inequality. Only 15% of teachers feel confident teaching computing, leaving many students without crucial skills. With 80% of future jobs requiring digital literacy, failing to act now will harm the UK’s economy and workforce. A full tech education safeguards children from online harm, misinformation, and cyber threats. The UK government needs to mandate a minimum literacy and readiness curriculum to help kids thrive in a digital world.

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Computing is already part of the National Curriculum from Key Stage 1. You can find more information here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-curriculum-in-england-computing-programmes-of-study

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Date submitted 11 March 2025
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