House of Lords report highlights importance of teaching digital skills

‘Make or Break: The UK’s Digital Future’ the report published this week by the House of Lords Digital Skills Committee warns that the UK is facing a significant digital skills shortage and is currently unprepared for the impact technology will have on the labour market. The review, which included FK&Y research carried out for Tablets for Schools’, urged the Government to address the digital divide and make digital literacy a core subject at school alongside numeracy and literacy. It argued that young people must be prepared with the necessary skills for the future. This includes an understanding of computer science and cybersecurity, but also skills associated with creativity and innovation. Industry is urged to play a greater role in helping young people develop the skills necessary for the future labour force.