About Cyber Switch Up 2024
Cyber Switch Up is a digital & cyber skills competition aimed at students aged 11-18 years in Key Stages 3, 4 and 5
Open to students in all secondary schools and colleges across Yorkshire & the Humber
Free to participate Online qualifier can be completed in school or at home
Chance to compete in an in-person finals event on 26th November 2024
Chance of winning trophies and prizes for participants and their school
Competition Format
Online qualifier (open to all) – a series of short exercises/puzzles on digital and cyber themes (one entry per person) – e-certificate awarded to all participants
In-person one day finals event for highest performing participants – series of hands-on fun and challenging exercises/puzzles in a ‘gaming arena’ format based on digital and cyber themes – merchandise, trophies and prizes on offer to all participants
Key Dates
Online registration is now Open!
Online qualifier – 1st October to 20th October
In-person finals event – 26th November 2024
Live in person finals day 26th November 2024
Venue – Sheffield Hallam University City Campus, Sheffield
Best performing participants in the October online qualifier in all Key Stage age groups will compete for trophies and prizes
Exhibition hall and keynote talks on a range of cyber and digital themes including education and career opportunities and pathways for young people
Key Information
Participants must have the express support of their Teacher and Parent or Care Giver in order to compete in Cyber Switch Up 2024
Participants must have access to a computer/device with internet access to compete in the on-line qualifier
Participants and a responsible adult must be available on 26th November 2024 to attend the in-person finals event at Sheffield Hallam University City Campus if successful in the online qualifier
Showcase the digital and cyber skills & talent of students across Yorkshire & Humber
Educate and promote digital & cyber pathways for higher and further education
Raise awareness of the diverse digital & cyber career pathways available to young people
Promote Cyber Choices messaging – encourage positive and lawful cyber behaviours in young people
Designed and delivered by Yorkshire & Humber Regional Cyber Crime Unit in conjunction with our Partners, Cyber Switch Up 2024 aims to:
