In the latest stage of the Welsh government’s programme to improve ICT teaching, staff can give their views as part of an open consultation.
“Computer science touches upon all three of my education priorities: literacy, numeracy and bridging the gap,” said Wales’s education minister Leighton Andrews. “It equips learners with the problem-solving skills so important in life and work.
“The value of computational thinking, problem-solving skills and information literacy is huge, across all subjects in the curriculum. I therefore believe that every child should have the opportunity to learn concepts and principles from computer science.
“Indeed, computing is a high priority area for growth in Wales. The future supply and demand for science, technology and mathematics graduates is essential if Wales is to compete in the global economy.
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