Why is computing still essential in primary schools?

First published Jun 18, 2021 for Canopy Education

In the post-lockdown climate, as schools return to some semblance of normality, decisions are being made about how, why and where core skills can be prioritised over other subjects. Computing leads in primary schools are being told by senior leaders that computing is no longer a priority after the last year and a half; after all, children have ‘done’ computers daily during lockdown.

As a computing specialist and digital technologist, this worries me a lot.

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Published by Cat Lamin

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