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<p>In September 2014, the Government introduced computing as a national curriculum
subject at all four key stages, replacing the former information and communications
technology curriculum. Computing education is now compulsory in all state maintained
schools. As part of the new Ofsted inspection framework, operational from September
2019, inspectors will expect all pupils to study a broad and balanced curriculum,
either through the National Curriculum, which includes computing, or a curriculum
of comparable breadth.</p><p>The computing curriculum aims to ensure that all pupils
have experience of writing computer programs. The UK is one of the first G20 countries
to have introduced coding into the primary curriculum. The computing curriculum also
ensures that pupils can become digitally literate.</p><p>In November 2018, the Government
announced the new National Centre for Computing Education (NCCE), led by leading industry
experts and backed by £84 million of funding. The NCCE recently appointed the first
23 Computing Hubs, operational from autumn 2019, which will provide a range of continuing
professional development opportunities for all teachers, and will build local expertise
and capacity for school to school support.</p>
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