Government's Curriculum Review Puts Digital Skills at the Forefront of Education
01/04/25, 21:00
The recently published interim report from the UK's Curriculum and Assessment Review highlights significant changes coming to how digital skills and online safety will be taught in schools. With recommendations to strengthen computing education and digital literacy from an early age, these proposed changes align perfectly with ClickSafe Club's mission to empower children to navigate the online world safely and confidently.
We're excited to share some big news from the Department for Education! The recently published Curriculum and Assessment Review interim report includes major developments in how digital skills and online safety will be taught in schools across England.
As a team dedicated to helping children stay safe online, we're thrilled to see digital literacy and online safety getting the attention they deserve in this important government review.
The interim report recommends strengthening computing education from primary school age and ensuring digital skills are treated as fundamental to children's education - something we've been advocating for!
Here are the key points we're most excited about:
Digital literacy as a core skill: The review recognises that digital skills should be considered as essential as reading and maths for today's children
Enhanced online safety education: There's a clear emphasis on teaching children to navigate online spaces safely, identify misinformation, and protect their personal data
Computing curriculum improvements: Recommendations include better teacher training in digital education and updated ways to assess children's digital skills
Critical thinking focus: The report highlights the importance of teaching children to evaluate online content and understand how algorithms and AI influence what they see online.
These proposed changes align perfectly with our mission! As these curriculum updates take shape, we're ready to support schools, parents and children with resources that complement the new educational priorities.
We're particularly pleased to see online safety being treated as an essential life skill rather than an optional add-on to the curriculum.
The final recommendations are expected later this year, with implementation likely beginning in the 2026-27 school year. We'll keep you updated as we learn more, and we're already working on ways to align our resources with these exciting new directions.
Want to read the full report yourself? Check it out here