CyberFirst Schools
East Midlands Pilot
Led by 2T Security
Building the Next Generation of Cyber Talent
Cyber is one of the fastest-growing and most rewarding careers for young people.
Becoming a CyberFirst School gives your students a head start with access to national recognition, industry experts, and real opportunities.
Getting started is simple
If you're a school or college in the East Midlands committed to developing digital and cyber skills, you may already be doing enough to begin your accreditation journey — from running computing clubs to entering competitions like CyberFirst Girls.
Get in touch to find out how your school can join the first wave of CyberFirst Schools in the region.
About the CyberFirst Schools Scheme
CyberFirst is a national programme created by the NCSC to inspire and develop the UK’s next generation of cyber-skilled young people.
It helps schools bring digital and cyber learning to life through competitions, clubs, resources, industry partnerships, and real career pathways.
The goal is simple:
to equip students with the skills the country urgently needs, close the growing cyber skills gap, and open the door to high-value, future-proof careers. CyberFirst Schools’ accreditation recognises and supports schools that are leading the way.
Why become a CyberFirst School?
Boost Student Opportunities
- Give young people direct access to one of the UK’s fastest-growing and best-paid career sectors.
National Recognition
- Stand out as a school committed to digital excellence with accreditation backed by the National Cyber Security Centre & Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.
Exclusive Industry Access
- Connect with leading cyber employers, ambassadors, workshops, and real-world enrichment activities.
Ready-Made Resources
- Receive guidance, lesson ideas, clubs, competitions, and support that enhance your existing curriculum.
Strengthen Cyber Resilience
- Help close the UK’s cyber skills gap and prepare students with future-proof digital skills.
Simple to Get Started
- Many schools already meet the criteria through computing clubs, competitions, or digital enrichment.
Recognition Levels
Schools and colleges are recognised for their commitment to cyber education at one of three levels:
Who Can Apply?
CyberFirst accreditation is open to secondary schools and colleges across the East Midlands that teach young people aged 11–18. You can apply if you are:
- A secondary school, sixth form, FE college, or academy in Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire, or Northamptonshire.
- Supporting students in Key Stage 3 (Years 7–9), Key Stage 4 (Years 10–11), or Post-16 (Years 12–13) with computing, digital literacy, or cyber-related activities.
- Delivering digital or computing learning, whether through curriculum lessons, enrichment, or extracurricular clubs.
- Encouraging interest in technology, such as coding clubs, robotics, cyber clubs, or competitions like the CyberFirst Girls Competition.
- Promoting online safety and digital resilience, including parent sessions and cyber-awareness activities.
- Building or expanding your cyber pathway, even if you’re just getting started, Bronze accreditation supports emerging schools.
If your school is committed to inspiring the next generation of digital and cyber-skilled young people, you’re eligible to apply.
get Involved
If your school or college is passionate about preparing young people for the future, we’d love to hear from you.
Register your interest or email enquiries@2t-security.com for more information.
Together, we can help inspire the next generation of cyber talent across the East Midlands.
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