Micro:bit have created this series of three lessons (designed for learners aged 11-14 years) to introduce cyber security. Learners explore the need to create strong passwords before writing algorithms and programs to create their own ‘strong password generator’ using the BBC micro:bit.
Cyber Competitions and Challenges
CyberFirst Girls Competition
The NCSC are working hard to get more girls interested in a career in cyber security. The CyberFirst Girls Competition provides a fun but challenging environment to inspire the next generation of young women to consider a career in cyber security.
The competition is a team event, with each one made up of 4 female students from Year 8 in England and Wales, Year 9 in Northern Ireland and S2 in Scotland.
Hear from last year’s Scottish winners and UK finalists – the Greenwood Challengers:
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Step Up, Speak Up! – Childnet
Step Up, Speak Up! – Childnet
“Online sexual harassment is unwanted sexual conduct on any digital platform and it is recognised as a form of sexual violence.”
Step Up, Speak Up! is a practical campaign toolkit to address the issue of online sexual harassment amongst young people aged 13 – 17 years and includes a range of resources for young people and the professionals who work with them, including teachers, pastoral teams, senior school leadership and police forces.
Just a joke? – Childnet
Just a joke? – Childnet
Lesson plans, quick activities, a quiz and teaching guide designed to explore problematic online sexual behaviour with 9-12 year olds.
Into Film -Staying Safe Online
Into Film – Staying Safe Online
Staying Safe Online is an education resource created by Into Film in partnership with Childnet International. Both projects centre on the theme of privacy and sharing of information but with different films suitable for age and stage.
Free Internet Safety Tutorial at GCFGlobal
Free Internet Safety Tutorial at GCFGlobal
This site has a progressive programme of lessons to introduce and develop your learners’ knowledge and understanding of internet safety, ranging from passwords to two-factor authentication (2FA is a code sent to your phone instead of a password) and safer online shopping to social media privacy settings.
Free Internet Safety Tutorial at GCFGlobal
Free Internet Safety Tutorial at GCFGlobal
This site has a progressive programme of lessons to introduce and develop your learners’ knowledge and understanding of internet safety, ranging from passwords to two-factor authentication (2FA is a code sent to your phone instead of a password) and safer online shopping to social media privacy settings.
Thinkuknow – internet safety resources
Thinkuknow
This is the prefect place to start for all things internet safety. It has content for educators, families and learners.