System upgrade required: Creating opportunities in computing education

As technology rapidly evolves, advanced digital skills are increasingly in demand from the UK workforce. The number of jobs in the technology sector is rising, particularly in areas such as artificial intelligence (AI) and software development, and organisations hoping to grow and remain competitive in the future rely on a workforce that is equipped to fill these roles.Only 48% of students leave full-time education with the digital skills needed and employers cite lack of talent as the biggest constraining factor to their growth. Too few young people gain qualifications in computing subjects to meet the demands for digital skills, and the computing workforce does not reflect our diverse society.