Coding is the new alphabet ... but are your kids prepared?

SCHOOLS need to prioritise teaching children how to write computer code according to leading academics who fear Scottish pupils could find themselves left behind unless they learn digital skills essential for success in the modern world.

Glasgow mum turns educational necessity to business gain

An academic with a PhD in computer science, Glasgow-based Rashmi Mantri started her educational business after a "simple moment at home" with her son Dhruv, validating the old adage that necessity is the mother of invention.

The flagship programme from British Youth International College (BYITC) uses a centuries-old Abacus tool in a game-based format to teach students how to perform complex calculations. The curriculum has grown into a wider offering and is now available through a global franchise programme.

Why we need to make it easier for skilled graduates to remain

Immigration is a cornerstone of the United Kingdom’s success, driving economic growth, fostering innovation and addressing skills shortages.

Among immigrant groups, international students play a significant role, especially through the Post-Study Work (PSW) visa which allows graduates to stay in the UK, contribute to the workforce and bridge skill gaps.

What can the UK learn from India's success?

Economists talk about the Crane Index, a rough guide whereby the number of cranes on construction sites gives a snapshot of the economic health, or malaise, affecting a particular city, region or country.

By those standards it is safe to assume that India - the world’s fifth-largest economy, having overtaken the UK last year - is currently in rude health and continuing its remarkable growth trajectory at a prodigious rate.