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Teaching cybersecurity with real-life examples (and a free lesson to try)

Published on: 01/09/2026

Teach cybersecurity through real-life examples that actually stick. This long-form post explains why abstract definitions fall flat, how to build calm scepticism in teenagers and includes a free classroom-ready lesson to try.

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Teaching cybersecurity to KS3 computing and GCSE computer science pupils

Published on: 13/05/2026

Practical guide to teaching cybersecurity in schools from lower KS3 to GCSE. What to cover, why it matters and where it fits, plus a simple progression map so pupils build real-world judgement, not just exam definitions.

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