Cyber Choices - Teachers / Professionals

These pages provide links to a growing number of educational resources aimed at teachers and professionals to help promote the safe, lawful and constructive learning of cyber skills.

We live in a connected world that will only get bigger through the advance of new technologies such as the internet of things and artificial intelligence. For those that have a deep interest in understanding the detail of what happens behind the scenes or where vulnerabilities are there could be a bright future ahead for them in a cyber-related role.

Teaching resources / lesson plans:

Cyber Security Challenge 

A free list of prepared, bespoke lesson plans, content and other cyber related resources designed to support teachers engage and educate young people.
 

PSHE- KS3 Lesson plans

Key stage 3 bespoke lesson plan from National Crime Agency educating on Computer Misuse.

 

Hacksplanning- Free interactive lessons

Free interactive lessons educating users on cyber related vulnerabilities and exploits – ideal for those who wishing to supplement their learning at GCSE / A-Level.

 

cyberepq

A unique new endorsed Level 3 qualification in cyber which can be completed online or within classroom. Discounted fees currently available for schools. Ideal for those studying GCSE’s, A- Levels or as a stand-alone qualification to demonstrate a relevant aptitude.
 

Futurelearn

A free online course from “Future Learn” supported by Google and exploring key concepts of cybersecurity to teach 14-16 year-old students over a 3 week duration.
 

Youthfed

A unique free Cyber Security SOC centre experience (1/2 day) for teenagers interested in careers in cyber security.
 

Teachcomputing

Authorised free website for teachers packed full of resources, guidance and ready-made lesson plans to support you to teach computing with confidence.
 

Cybercentric

An online Cyber Security Game to highlight Cybersecurity challenges and decision making within businesses.

 

Computingatschool

A free community online resource hub to encourage, support and equip teachers of computing so that every child a world-class computing education.

 

Cyberaces

SANS Cyber Aces Online is an online course that teaches the core concepts needed to assess, and protect information security systems.

 

STEM

A hub of resources including lesson plans and activities for both Teachers and Parents to support learning in all Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths.

 

Microsoft

A free learning hub that teaches all things Microsoft- a huge resource to explore, teach and learn from.

 

Thinkuknow

A whole hub of approved lesson plans to support teachers and professionals to educate young people on common online and offline threats.

 

Coding:

code.org

Free and fun one hour tutorials for all ages in over 45 languages.

 

hourofcode

Free online courses and lesson plans designed for teachers to promote learning across all school age ranges.
 

raspberrypi

Links to high quality projects and learning for young people wishing to develop their cyber skills and knowledge.

 

Games and competition:

Cyberdiscovery

An introduction to “Cyber Discovery” for teachers and other leaders teaching 13 – 18 year olds with links to free online resources such as the “Virtual Cyber School” and “CyberStart"
 

Smallpeicetrust

STEM related resources and kits to engage and educate (Also linked with CyberFirst)

 

NCSC-Cyberfirst

(Girls Competition) - Competition aimed at encouraging more females to develop career aspirations and development in Cyber.
 

NCSC- Education/Skills 11-19 year olds

National Cyber Security Centre endorsed learning resource page with links to the CyberFirst courses and the CyberFirst online learning Summer Camps in 2020.

 

MATRIX challenge

The Award winning now National “Matrix Challenge”- an online interactive challenge aimed at ages 11-17 yrs – great for use in schools – watch out for it again in 2021!

 

Cybergamesuk

A new release of 14 cyber challenges from the National Crime Agency and Cyber Security Challenge to engage and educate young people in the basics of cyber security and ethics.
 

IET- The Institution of Engineering and Technology

A STEM resource hub including challenges and competitions for both Primary and Secondary School ages – check out the Lego League!
 

West Yorkshire Police- Cyber competitions

All West Yorkshire Police cyber competitions, these include the Cyber Contest, Project Cerebral and Bradford's got Cyber Talent.

 

OSINT challenges:

Twitter

Daily feed of user submitted challenges to locate places and goings-on in the world using open source based research skills.

 

geoguessr

A host of fun challenges where you have to establish your worldwide location from what you can see and research online.

 

sourcing.games 

A long list of challenges that will develop and test a wide range of open source intelligence skillsets – Offers a different angle and challenge to those interested in Cyber and research.
 

ctf.cybersoc.wales/

Leader board OSINT challenges designed by the Cyber Security Society of Cardiff University. Great for inspiring those interested in becoming future cyber detectives!

 

Online safety:

thinkuknow - Online Safety content

Web link to free PSHE approved online safety content titled “Jessie & Friends” to educate 4-7 yr olds in safe and ethical use online.
 

mrshapeshifter

Theatre produced content designed to support awareness and positive action by Primary and Secondary school aged children from the dangers of child sexual exploitation and abuse.
 

thinkuknow- Home Activity Packs

Home Activity Packs for Children between 4-14 yrs old to educate on online safety.

 

internetmatters

A online library of free high quality resources and learning packs for teachers, parents and carers to educate a variety of ages on online safety.


getsafeonline

A huge resource hub of online safety material and resources to promote learning and understanding of online digital threats and mitigations.

 

ncsc-cyberaware

Cyber Aware - Digital security advice and guidance from the National Cyber Security Centre.

 

takefive

Take 5 – Crime Prevention advice aimed at educating the public on current scams and tactics used by fraudsters and how to safeguard your assets from them.

 

O2/NSPCC- "Role reversal" quiz

Brilliant fun “role reversal” quiz to be played by kids and parents / guardians. A great fun way to begin discussions about online saftey within the family.

 

NSPCC

Discounted learning and training packages for Professionals from the NSPCC.

 

thinkuknow

A whole hub of approved lesson plans to support teachers and professionals educate young people on common online and offline threats.

 

West Yorkshire Police- Online safety and advice

All our campaigns that raise awareness around online safety and online safeguarding.

 

Online safety videos:

youtube-CEOP

Videos from CEOP – Designed to educate and prevent Children and vulnerable people from being exploited online.

 

youtube-getsafeonline

Videos from the above “Get Safe Online” website.

 

youtube-Police video

Short Police videos designed to educate the public on fraud and cybercrime based on scams often seen and reported.

 

General advice:

yhrocu-cybercrime-prevent

The Yorkshire and Humber Regional Cyber Crime Unit Webpage displaying extra advice and guidance for young people, parents and teachers and contact details should further advice be sought by anyone.
 

 

inspiredcareers

A list of some of the many available roles and opportunities currently available, explaining what those roles are and the skills required to support people considering a career in cyber.

 

National Crime Agency

A printable leaflet explaining what the Computer Misuse Act 1990 is and examples of misuse.

 

National Crime Agency- "Cyber Choices"

The webpage of “Cyber Choices” from the National Crime Agency with links to advice and guidance.

 

Comptia- Cyber ready

A 6-month retraining programme designed to ensure all graduates develop the necessary skills and knowledge to secure Cyber Security related employment.