In July, bosses from hundreds of the biggest tech companies in the US signed an open letter urging governors and education leaders to introduce computer science to be taught to kids from as young as five years old. The signatories included Google, Amazon, Apple, Meta and Microsoft, as well as universities and non-profits in that sector.
The letter argued computer science should be considered “a core subject, just like basic biology or algebra” and emphasised how important it is for children to learn digital skills from a young age, as well as build an understanding into how the technology they use every day works and is built.
The sentiment of this letter rings true for the UK, too. The British economy is estimated to be losing an astonishing £6.3bn in GDP per year, largely due to a widespread lack of proper digital and computing skills in the workforce resulting in unfilled jobs.
With British businesses and consumers suffering as a result, prioritising...