CyberFirst Schools
What is the CyberFirst Schools scheme?
The NCSC is formally recognising schools and colleges who are committed to providing a structured approach to excellence in cyber security education.
As an NCSC regional partner here at CyberFirst North East we 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.
What are the benefits?
The NCSC aims to recognise those schools and colleges whose approach to cyber and cyber security education is excellent. Schools and colleges that achieve this recognition can expect to be:
- Formally recognised and promoted by the National Cyber Security Centre
- Provided with opportunities to engage with local and national companies seeking to invest time, expertise and resources in schools and
- Provided with opportunities to engage with Universities seeking to invest time, expertise and resources in local schools and colleges
- A focal point for other CyberFirst activities
- Provided with an opportunity to be a part of CSE Connect
How are schools and colleges recognised?
The National Cyber Security Centre via its regional partners will present one of 3 certificates - Gold, Silver or Bronze - which reflect the current stage of the school's or college's cyber security teaching, strategic ambition and development plans.
Current CyberFirst Schools & Colleges
Delivering excellence in cyber security education:
- Carmel College
- Kings Priory School
- Royal Grammar School Newcastle
- St Leonard's Catholic School
- Thorp Academy
Delivering good standards of cyber security education:
- Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead
- Dame Allan's Senior School
- Dyke House Academy
- Framwellgate School Durham
- George Stephenson High School
- Newcastle High School for Girls
- North East Futures UTC
- The Duchess's Community High School
- Whitburn Church of England Comprehensive
Aspiring to provide excellence in cyber security education:
- Acklam Grange School
- Bede Academy
- Callerton Academy
- Christ's College
- Conyers School
- Durham School
- High Tunstall College of Science
- James Calvert Spence
- Our Lady St Bede
- Sandhill view
- St Bede's Catholic School
Joining CyberFirst
Eligible secondary schools or colleges in the North East can apply to be a part of our CyberFirst Schools and Colleges scheme.
Successful applicants receive NCSC recognition via their CyberFirst Award status as either Bronze, Silver or Gold. Becoming a CyberFirst School means becoming a part of the growing national CyberFirst education eco-system.
CyberFirst Schools and Colleges are promoted as leaders who are committed to providing a structured approach to excellence in cyber security education.
Schools and Colleges wishing to be considered for CyberFirst recognition should complete the form: https://forms.microsoft.com/e/k5P9LiPeaU