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Petition · past parliament · Department for Education

Make Computer Science, Programming and AI mandatory in the national curriculum

Closed 51 signatures

What the petition asks

I would like the Government to make Computer Science, Programming and AI mandatory subjects in the national curriculum, so all students are taught these subjects in school.
I am a school student who is interested in Computer Science, Programming and AI but my school doesn't teach these topics. I believe young people who go to schools that don't teach these subjects are at a disadvantage as the future of work is changing to become more technology-based, and not understanding at least the basic fundamentals could put young people at a disadvantage in the future. The national curriculum should be changed to reflect this.

Timeline

8 Sep 2020 Petition opened for signatures
8 Mar 2021 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 51
Status Closed
Department Department for Education
Opened 8 Sep 2020
Closed 8 Mar 2021

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.