Starting 2024/2025 we have partnered with
These hubs will provide
The NCSC provide short courses designed to introduce the younger generation to the world of cyber security. As part of CyberFirst Scotland programme all CyberFirst schools will be trained in deliver a number of these course (Trailblazers for S1, Adventurers for S2 and Advanced for NPA Cyber Security Level 6 learners).
A CyberFirst teacher from your area will provide the resources and training or staff in your school. The S1 and S2 courses can be delivered by any teacher after they have received the required training.
To find out more contact Scott.Hunter@educationscotland.gov.scot
The NCSC is formally recognising schools in Scotland, that are committed to providing a structured approach to excellence in cyber security education.
The NCSC has appointed Education Scotland as a regional partner and they will manage the assessment and evaluation of CyberFirst School applications; the growth of the CyberFirst Schools community in the area and help facilitate engagement between industry and schools in the region through events and cyber-related activities.
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If you would like to find out more about the schools award contact Scott.Hunter@educationscotland.gov.scot
Congratulations to our 2023/2024 CyberFirst schools
Gold
Girvan Academy, South Ayrshire
Hyndland Secondary School, Glasgow
Silver
St Margaret Mary’s Secondary, Glasgow
St Matthew’s Academy, North Ayrshire
St Kentigen’s Academy, West Lothian
Stirling High, Stirling
Linlithgow Academy , West Lothian
St Andrew’s and St Bride’s high School, South Lanarkshire
Bronze
Ayr Academy, South Ayrshire
Belmont Academy, South Ayrshire
Carrick Academy, South Ayrshire
Kyle Academy, South Ayrshire
Marr College, South Ayrshire
Prestwick Academy, South Ayrshire
Uddingtson Grammar, South Lanarkshire
Shawlands Academy, Glasgow
Rosshall Academy, Glasgow
St Andrew’s RC Secondary, Glasgow
Braidhurst High, North Lanarkshire
Queen Margaret Academy, South Ayrshire
Ardrossan Academy, North Ayrshire
Carluke High School, South Lanarkshire
Education Scotland are looking for members of the Cyber industry in Scotland to support our work.
If you would like to become a CyberFirst Ambassador or your business would like to become a CyberFirst member please contact kirsty.mcfaul@educationscotland.gov.scot
Scottish Members
Scottish Business Resilience Centre
Seric Systems
TSB
HSBC
NatWest
Morgan Stanley
Lloyds
West College Scotland
The Advisory Group is made up of members from Education Scotland, Scottish Government, National Cyber Security Centre, a CyberFirst teacher ambassador and CyberFirst industry members.
Members of the group commit to engaging with, promoting and where possible supporting the work of CyberFirst programme in Scotland.
The members of the group will:
The group will meet quarterly for a maximum of two hours per meeting to monitor and review the progress of the programme in Scotland and help to shape the themes and make recommendations for change to future work. The diversity of the group will support its engagement with a range of sectors and stakeholders.
Advisory board members
Scottish Government
Education Scotland
NCSC
YoungScot
SDS
West College Scotland
ScotlandIS
Daydream Believers
Dewar Cyber Consultancy
Abertay University
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We can use a concrete – pictorial – abstract concept in Computing Science, similar to how we introduce mathematical concepts e.g. counting concrete objects such as pebbles, progressing onto subitising with visuals or with dice then finally counting in our heads with no prompts to help us.
In early level Computing Science, we begin to learn about algorithms. We look at the concrete stage as using our bodies, physical devices and objects we can physically manipulate. We might explore the range of activities from Barefoot Computing, Hello Ruby and CS Unplugged. We do not need programmable devices to delve into early level computing science. We can even explore algorithms through dancing!
At the pictorial stage, we are looking at block-based coding and using visuals suitable for pre-readers, e.g., pictorial algorithms such as visual timetables and simple sequences of instructions for baking and creating and retelling stories. We might also begin to explore coding apps such as Scratch Jnr and websites such as Code.org
Later on, in the abstract stage, we are looking at more complex coding, with fewer pictures and more words, introducing coding languages, such as Javascript and Python.
This webinar was delivered to raise and support practitioner awareness of the National advice, guidance and where to access a wealth of free learning and teaching resources to embed computing science at early level. This session welcomed practitioners working with learners are in ELC or Primary School AND all other practitioners who work with learners at any level, with an interest in creatively embedding computing science their learning environment.
This webinar focussed on how we create experiences and spaces that allows computing science to be embedded at the early level through play and where we can access a wealth of free learning and teaching resources to embed unplugged computing science at the early level. It explored a range of unplugged activity ideas and the concepts, approaches and key vocabulary of computational thinking.
In this webinar recording, we explore programmable devices and online coding and computing science resources/apps and discuss how to introduce them via play at early level. This webinar builds on content delivered in the prior two webinars.
Nina and the Neurons: Go Digital – CBeebies – BBC
What is digital technology? – BBC Bitesize
What is a computer system? – BBC Bitesize
What are computer games? – BBC Bitesize
Software – 1st level Computing Science and ICT – BBC Bitesize
BBC Learning – What Is Coding – Rumpus
What’s inside a computer? | Hello Ruby (loosely based, could model, paint, build)
Direction/arrow algorithm cards/visuals
BeeBot mat scenes (communication4all.co.uk)
Human Codeapillar cards (by Judi Regan Tayside)
Codeapillar challenge cards (by Judi Regan Tayside)
Codeapillar SLF handout (Judi Regan Tayside)
An overview of Computational Thinking in Early Years | Resources | Barefoot Computing
Computational thinking for pre-schoolers — Hello World (raspberrypi.org)
An introduction to unplugged coding for preschool children — Hello World (raspberrypi.org)
From Fakebot to Bee-Bot — Hello World (raspberrypi.org)
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