Cyber Discovery Programme
The first stage (Assess) of HM Government’s Cyber Discovery Programme, which is an extracurricular learning programme for pupils aged 14-18, is now completed. This stage opened on Tuesday 6 November 2018 and closed on Thursday 31 January 2019. 93% (that’s 39 out of 42) of our pupils who registered were invited to this stage. The average challenge completion amongst the boys was 9/14. The second stage (Game) opened on Tuesday 15 January 2019 and closes on Monday 18 March 2019. 45% (that’s 19 out of 42) of pupils who engaged in Stage 1 were invited to this stage. So far, the average percent complete amongst the pupils is 17% from 9 who have played. With over a month to go, we are hoping that some of the boys will be invited to the third stage. The Cyber Discovery Programme will be available to all boys aged 14-18 in autumn term later this year. Boys taking GCSE Computer Science will be required to enrol.
Duke of York Award Update
The latest figures on our Inspiring Digital Enterprise programme through the Duke of York award are:
- Participants: 92
- Bronze Award winners: 16
- Silver Award winners: 6
- Total number of IDEA badges: 1,043
Now that we have achieved our target of 1,000 badges by Easter, let’s see if we can reach a new target: 25 Bronze Award winners and 10 Silver Award winners by Easter. All boys from Year 7 through to the Upper Sixth are welcome to enrol.
Digital Parenting
Copies of the latest Digital Parenting magazine are available for collection from the Bell Room or from Reception in the Prep School. This edition contains valuable advice on:
- Steps to a better digital-life balance
- A safer start to social media
- Setting the right boundaries
- How to speak digital
- Ten tech tips to bring you together
- Sleeping vs scrolling
- Ask the experts: your digital dilemma
- Don’t panic! What to do if…
Safer Internet Day
Bedford School and Bedford Prep School are registered supporters of Safer Internet Day. Please contact Dr Albin Wallace, Director of Digital Learning, if you would like further details or support with online safety.