The UK organisation for the business of Open Technology

Purpose

Develop and sustain UK leadership in learning and education in Open technology.

Vision

• Open technology is the norm across UK public services, businesses and individuals.
• The UK is recognised as the leader in education and skills training in Open technology.
• Open technology forms the basis of the UK’s thriving knowledge economy.

 Mission

• Creating educational qualifications to promote Open Technology.
• Developing and supporting education in Open Technology by the promotion of learning and education for school age children.
• Developing and supporting education in Open Technology for all other individuals, to facilitate the UK’s Leadership in Open Technology.

Projects

• OpenUK Kids Camp – re-run First Edition June 2021, Second Edition July-August 2021
• OpenUK Kids Competition September 2021 and prize giving 11 November 2021
• Creation of a GCSE and Scottish O-Grade in Open Technology to launch in 2022
• Creation of a Certified Apprenticeship Scheme Knowledge Module with a view to launch in 2022