Cyber First North East

Congratulations to all the Cyber Explorers Cup Winners 2026! The competition saw around 2,500 young people aged 11–14 take on cyber security challenges as part of this UK Government programme. The winning schools will receive tech vouchers to support learning in tech 🏆

5 future cyber stars unlocked!🌟Huge congratulations to our 5 new National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) CyberFirst Student Leaders. They celebrated in style at the Principal’s Breakfast this morning. Passion, talent & a sprinkle of digital brilliance!💻 We are so proud. 👏👏

Could AI help level the playing field in education? We're inviting a leading group of edtech & AI companies to help build safe AI tutoring tools in collaboration with teachers, helping ensure disadvantaged pupils get access to the support they need most.

Four of our Y8 girls had the privilege of enjoying a day at the @CyberFirstNE regional girls competition 2026. The girls had an amazing time and came 4th overall in the whole of the North East. Incredibly proud of how they represented Wellfield. @sageuk @VirginMoney #CyberGirls pic.twitter.com/SsJJeE5Svr

📢 Schools, secure your place at #STEMFest North East this October! 🚀 Head to the STEMHub website to register 🔗 stem-hub.co.uk/stemfest/north…

#STEMFest 🚀 From the North East to Leeds in 2026 and Hull in 2027 - we're bring hands-on #STEM experiences across the region! 🎉 For full event information by region, visit our STEMFest page here 🔗 stem-hub.co.uk/stemfest/

🚀 Yorkshire schools and companies, have you secured your spot at #STEMFest this July in Leeds? 🎒 SCHOOLS REGISTRATION ow.ly/Y0Ng50Y5ZhP 🏭 EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION ow.ly/EGo250Y5ZhN 🚀 Discover more about STEMFest by visiting our website: stem-hub.co.uk/stemfest/

#DidYouKnow The secretive work at Bletchley Park during World War II helped save countless lives and changed history. Out of the many thousands of people working there, about 75% of them were women and we're indebted to what they achieved.

📣 UK students 11–14! Join the Cyber Explorers Cup 2026 🛡️Solve cyber challenges, save Cyber City & win tech vouchers for your school! 🏆 📅 16–20 Mar | 🕒 1 hr online | Open to schools & home learners 🔗ow.ly/8qiH50Y1I2y #CyberExplorers #STEM #CyberSecurity

Great to have Sarah as our Schools Engagement Lead in the North East, working on the ground with all our CyberFirst schools 👏

Missed a CyberFirst Spotlight Talk? 👀 Catch up anytime! All sessions are now available on-demand via the NCSC CyberFirst Resources page. 🔗 ncsc.gov.uk/cyberfirst/res… #CyberFirst #CyberSecurity #NCSC

📅 Upcoming Key Date: Action Plan Reviews It’s time for Action Plan Meeting Reviews. Let’s ensure we are on track for a successful year of cyber skills growth across the region! #CyberSecurity #Education #SchoolPlanning #NorthEast

🏅 Is your school recognised? Our EOI is open all year round! We are calling on North East Computer Science departments to apply for CyberFirst School Status. Whether you are just starting your cyber journey or hold Gold standard excellence, accreditation unlocks resources, industry connections, and NCSC support. Show parents and students your commitment to future skills. 👉 Apply here: forms.microsoft.com/e/k5P9LiPeaU

Welcome back! 🎓 We are kicking off 2026 with the CyberFirst New Schools Assessment Panel later this month. Good luck to all the North East schools who submitted their applications before Christmas. Let’s grow the community! 🚀 #CyberFirst #EdTech #NorthEast

🎉 Congrats to the Top 10 North East teams in this year’s #CyberFirstGirlsCompetition! Amazing teamwork, problem-solving & cyber skills on display 👏 The future of cyber is in safe hands 🔐✨ #GirlsInCyber #STEM #NorthEast #CyberFirst

🚨 Booking is NOW LIVE for the CyberFirst Yorkshire & Humber Conference 2026! 🚨 🗓️ 5th February 2026 📍 Nexus, University of Leeds Secure your spot to join us for a day of cyber insights and networking! Don't miss out! Booking Link - ow.ly/mQ0X50XGIN9

That’s a wrap for the Autumn term! ❄️ We want to wish all our partner schools in the #NorthEast a restful break. We are already looking forward to January, starting with the New Schools Assessment Panel. See you in 2026! 👋 #CyberFirst #Education

🎄The @GCHQ Christmas Challenge is here! It’s the perfect end-of-term activity for budding code-breakers in the #NorthEast. Can your students crack the code before the holidays? 🧩 Get involved 👇 ow.ly/n1bI50XGewL #GCHQChristmasChallenge #CyberFirst #STEM

1 DAY TO GO!👩‍💻 Entries for the 2026 CyberFirst Girls Competition close at 12pm tomorrow! 🚀 Right now, Year 8 girls from schools across the North East are battling it out in logic, networking, and crypto challenges. Why does this matter? The UK faces a cyber skills gap. By sparking curiosity now, we are building a diverse talent pipeline to protect our digital future. To our North East schools: Good luck! Bring that trophy home🏆 ncsc.gov.uk/cyberfirst/gir…

We're on day 3️⃣ of our Festive Puzzle journey. And here is our third puzzle to get stuck into. Head to @BBCBreakfast from 6am each day for your solutions! And don't forget... the #GCHQChristmasChallenge is on the way on 10/12! 📆