The Essential Digital Skills Framework sets out the skills people need to safely benefit from, participate in and contribute to the digital world, in life and at work.
Developed in 2018 on behalf of the Department for Education, the framework was updated in 2022 in consultation with employers, local and national government, academics and individuals.
The framework outlines five key skill areas (Problem Solving, Communicating, Handling Information and Content, Transacting, and Being Safe and Legal Online) and set outs specific digital tasks that people should be able to complete to demonstrate each skill.
The Essential Digital Skills framework is used by Lloyds Bank to assess the levels of digital capability across the UK, as part of their annual Consumer Digital Index. You can find the latest data on their website.