Source · Select Committees · Education Committee
Recommendation 14
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Inadequate digital literacy curriculum structure and teacher support negatively impact children's skills.
Conclusion
We welcome the inclusion of digital literacy in the curriculum. However, the curriculum is not structured well enough to keep children safe online. Digital literacy is split across numerous subjects with different focuses and teachers. Teachers must grapple with a topic that is constantly evolving and comprehend numerous guidance documents provided by the Government while often having no specialist knowledge of the topic themselves. As a result, the digital literacy capabilities of children in the UK remain generally poor.
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Government Response
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