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Royal Society Urges Overhaul of England's Computing Education

10/9/2025

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The Royal Society calls for a major upgrade to England's computing education.
It notes shortages of qualified teachers, outdated equipment, uneven course availability, and that 28% of girls aspire to technology.
The Ada Scotland Festival seeks to inspire female students in computing through hands-on workshops.
A primary-school program teaches spatial reasoning to boost STEM interest among underrepresented groups.

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Story summary

The Royal Society calls for a major upgrade to England's computing education.
It notes shortages of qualified teachers, outdated equipment, uneven course availability, and that 28% of girls aspire to technology.
The Ada Scotland Festival seeks to inspire female students in computing through hands-on workshops.
A primary-school program teaches spatial reasoning to boost STEM interest among underrepresented groups.