to place, and it is useful to determine desired outcomes, e.g.: Increasing schools' take-up of Computer Science (encouraging schools to offer new GCSEs in Computer Science, or moving away from the old Programme of Study in ICT) Understanding what schools need to develop or refresh their ICT, Computer Science or STEM curricula Enhancement of understanding about digital career opportunities (how to get into a career in digital industries, and the skills and qualifications students need is not always obvious) Identifying the needs of digital employers locally Use the discussion to identify key policy challenges for the future, so you can follow up and monitor progress: It's one year on from the Mac Taggart Lecture at Edinburgh where Google's Eric Schmidt criticised the lack of Computer Science education in the UK READ MORE &gt; Since the launch of our Call to Action, Next Gen Skills has been contacted by MPs and local policy makers asking for a steer on how to start a discussion locally. Here are some tips, based on our experience with the schools and local authorities we have visited. READ MORE &gt; The Lords Committee report on STEM skills in higher education was published this week, with worrying findings on the teaching of Mathematics and Computer Science. READ MORE &gt;