We're pleased to see the House of Lords Communications and Digital Committee's media literacy report - a vital wake-up call that failure to prioritise media literacy presents a risk to social cohesion and democracy. As the UK's leading digital inclusion charity, we provided extensive evidence because we see the interconnected challenges daily: 7.9 million people lack basic digital skills, while millions more struggle to navigate misinformation and online harms. Our submission highlighted: - Digital skills and media literacy must go hand-in-hand - Critical thinking about online information is now an essential life skill - Community organisations are best placed to deliver trusted support - Government needs a coordinated strategy - not fragmented initiatives Through our National Digital Inclusion Network, we're already embedding media literacy into our free digital skills platform, Learn My Way, helping people not just get online, but stay safe and informed. The Committee's call for a comprehensive media literacy strategy is spot on. We stand ready to work with government to fix the digital divide AND build digital resilience - for good. Read the full report at: https://lnkd.in/eRA8HrSS
