ChelTechne 2.0 at Cheltenham Science Festival 2024 addressed the UK's digital skills gap through discussions involving tech experts, educators, and policymakers. Key recommendations included introducing Digital Leaders in schools to upskill staff and ensure students gain a "Digital Skills Passport" with modular, updateable content. Participants called for industry collaboration, a cross-party Digital Education Council for oversight, and community involvement to extend digital learning beyond schools.

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