Higham Lane School in Nuneaton, Warwickshire, is set to fully reopen on January 19 after a cyberattack caused a significant disruption. The attack, which occurred shortly after the Christmas break, compromised the school's core IT systems and physical safety infrastructure, leading to a complete closure for safety reasons. Students from Year 7 to Year 13 will return to in-person classes, but teachers will have limited access to electronic resources, making lesson delivery challenging. The cyberattack not only affected email and classroom software but also disabled essential safety systems, such as electronic gates, fire alarms, and electronic registers. Headteacher Michael Gannon emphasized that the decision to close was made with guidance from cyber experts and law enforcement, as the school could not ensure student safety without these systems. The recovery process has been intensive, requiring nearly two weeks of work, with staff dedicating evenings and weekends to rebuild the IT environment. Despite the reopening, the school continues to face significant limitations. Staff can only use two mobile phones for communication, and parents have been advised to minimize contact. The school has not disclosed what data, if any, was stolen during the attack or who was behind it. Recent data suggests that many school cyber incidents are committed by teenagers exploiting weak security, leaving families uncertain about the details and future risks associated with this incident.