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October is Cyber Security Month!

Help your pupils build their awareness of how to stay safe online with these engaging classroom-ready resources.

Start with the Cyber Security Starter Activities — a great introduction to key concepts such as protecting personal information, using secure passwords, and understanding online threats.

Then explore the Unplugged Year 6 Transition Lesson: Phishing Emails, which helps pupils recognise and respond to phishing attempts through an interactive, discussion-based activity.

Together, these resources make it easy to bring cyber security learning to life this October.

Primary Resource of the Month: Smart Bots - Coding with micro:bits and Machine Learning

This month Ben Davies has chosen Smart Bots - Coding with micro:bits and Machine Learning as the primary resource of the month. Uploaded by Thomas Lund, this resource is a great way to collect and explore AI training data and use it in programs.

Secondary Resource of the Month: Correct function use worksheet

This month Becci Peters has chosen Correct function use worksheet as her Secondary Resource of the Month. Uploaded by Kaeren Coverdale, this resource is great for checking students' understanding of functions and procedures in Python. It also helps reinforce the idea of does the finished code produce what was asked for.

Upcoming Online Community events

CAS AI: Embedding Digital Skills & AI into School with the CQF

In this session, You'll be guided through the new benchmark and show how the CQF can support you in strengthening your school’s computing provision. You’ll also learn how to use the framework to work towards the Computing Quality Mark, a nationally recognised accreditation that celebrates excellence in computing education.

Event starts 13th November @ 4:15pm

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CAS Secondary: Support Students into Tech Careers

Join us for a practical webinar focused on helping you support students in making informed decisions about careers in tech. Hear directly from BCS (The Chartered Institute for IT), STEM Ambassadors, The Careers & Enterprise Company and TechSheCan as they share the latest resources, guidance and support.

Event starts 24th November @ 4:10pm

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CAS Primary: Online Safety with Natterhub

Join the team from Natterhub for an interactive online session showcasing their award-winning platform designed to support the digital literacy and online safety curriculum.
Whether you're completely new to Natterhub or looking to see how it could fit into your school’s digital strategy, this session will give you a comprehensive understanding of how the platform can support teaching and learning across your setting.

Event starts 3rd December @ 4:15pm

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