Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 49291

Employment: Young People

Tabled: 29 April 2025
Answered: 9 May 2025

Question

Terry Jermy

LabourSouth West Norfolk

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of levels of media literacy skills on (a) the employability and (b) workplace readiness of young people.

Answer

Feryal Clark
According to the Essential Digital Skills Framework, media literacy-related skills, including understanding online risks, are essential for work. The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology has worked with FutureDotNow to analyse the benefits of...

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