Question to the Department for Education:

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made, if any, of research published by LinkedIn on 7 January, LinkedIn Jobs on the Rise 2025: The 25 fastest-growing roles in the UK, which ranks 'artificial intelligence engineer' as the fastest growing job in the UK; and whether they plan to implement AI education into the national curriculum.

Skills England and the department have not yet fully assessed the findings published in the recent LinkedIn report ‘Jobs on the Rise 2025’. However, we will consider this as part of our evidence base to identify current and future skills needs and ensure qualifications and training pathways are in place to meet them. Additionally, we are collaborating with other government departments, such as the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, with their Industrial Strategy sectoral plans. This will support our thinking on how to meet current and future skill requirements in key growth areas and deliver on the skills and talent recommendations set out in the AI Opportunities Action Plan published earlier this month.

The ongoing independent Curriculum and Assessment Review will seek to deliver a curriculum that ensures children and young people leave compulsory education ready for life and work, building the knowledge, skills and attributes needed to thrive. This includes embedding digital skills in their learning.

The review group will publish an interim report in early spring setting out its initial findings and confirming the key areas for further work and will publish its final report with recommendations this autumn. The department will take decisions on what changes to make to the curriculum in light of these recommendations.