Research and analysis

Cyber Explorers pilot evaluation

Research report covering findings from the pilot of the Cyber Explorers programme.

From:
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
Published
18 May 2023

Documents

Cyber Explorers pilot evaluation

Ref: DSIT research paper number 2023/016

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Details

The evaluation of the Cyber Explorers pilot was carried out by Ecorys and Perspective Economics for the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), formerly commissioned by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS).

HMG previously contracted QA Ltd to deliver the Cyber Skills & Careers Inspiration Programme for Young People pilot, marketed as Cyber Explorers. The pilot involved the development and delivery of an online programme of cyber security education and skills, and careers inspiration to young people across the UK, aged 11-14 years.

The programme was rolled out as part of the government’s ambition for cyber skills set out in the National Cyber Strategy and aimed to equip young people with the digital awareness and skills they need to enable them to pursue a career path in the sector.

The pilot launched on 23 February 2022 and ran for six months.

The research was conducted until July 2022 and therefore does not take into account more recent developments. Since producing this report, responsibility for Cyber has moved to DSIT.

Published 18 May 2023