According to Michael Gove, schools will "be better placed and children better prepared for the future if they understand the language of the future."
The Hour of Code had almost 20 million participants in the United States. Many UK organisations are currently involved in trying to encourage pupils to participate.
Ofqual has published revised statistics on access arrangements for GCSEs, AS and A levels, alongside new research into the role of time pressure in assessment.
New data from The Careers & Enterprise Company (CEC) finds that around two-thirds of businesses believe a two-week block of work experience is too time-consuming and offers too little benefit.
The Youth Sport Trust has launched its latest Class of 2035 Report, warning that unless urgent action is taken to increase physical activity among children, this generation will face poorer health and outcomes.