LAUNCH OF THE NEXT GEN SKILLS CAMPAIGN

28th November, 2011 - UKIE today announced the launch of the Next Gen Skills Campaign, which aims to improve the computer programming skills needed for the future growth of the UK's economy.

Double Negative it proud to support this campaign, which builds on the recommendations made by the Livingstone Hope review of the skills needed in the UK's video games and visual effects industries, published earlier this year, and which was co-authored by our own Alex Hope.

Next Gen Skills is campaigning for:

• The introduction of an industry relevant Computer Science course within the framework of the National Curriculum
• A review of ICT in its current form and to embed essential ICT skills across the wider curriculum
• The promotion of the vital role that teaching maths, physics, art and computer science will play in ensuring the growth of UK’s digital, creative and hi-tech industries

Visit www.nextgenskills.com for more information. Twitter @NextGenSkills.

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