Online Safety in Education

Safeguarding and Child Protection  

Course Overview

CPD/CE Points:  60 Mins

Assessment:  8

Pass Rate:  80%

Ideal For: 

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Course Details

This Online Safety in Education course is a vital professional development resource for educators, designed to raise awareness of the risks associated with children and young people's digital activity. In an increasingly connected world, understanding the dangers of the online environment is essential for those working in education. This course equips teaching professionals with the knowledge and skills to identify online risks and implement practical strategies that promote safe and responsible online behaviour among students.

Participants will explore a wide range of online safety topics, including cyberbullying, online grooming, inappropriate content, digital footprints, and the impact of social media. The course also covers the legal frameworks and statutory guidance relevant to online safeguarding in educational settings, ensuring compliance with UK safeguarding responsibilities.

Effective communication plays a key role in promoting online safety. Educators will learn how to foster open, constructive dialogue with students, colleagues, and parents or carers to reinforce e-safety practices both at school and at home. Emphasis is placed on developing a collaborative, whole-school approach that embeds online safety into the wider safeguarding culture.

Whether you are new to the topic or looking to refresh your knowledge, this CPD-certified course provides essential tools and insights. By the end of the training, participants will be confident in supporting students’ digital wellbeing, navigating online risks, and embedding online safety into their everyday professional practice. Completion of this course also contributes to your CPD record, enhancing your safeguarding credentials and readiness.

    Classroom Management Skills   Collaboration and Teamwork Skills  

Course Aims

The course offers a clear understanding of online safety and your role in promoting it. It ensures educators know current legal duties, can spot online threats to children, and respond effectively across all education settings.

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Identifying the risks and challenges of online safety, legal requirements and guidelines, and practical strategies for promoting online safety in education
  • Exploring the importance of effective communication with students, colleagues, and parents or carers
  • Understanding the legal requirements and guidelines for online safety in education settings
  • Learning effective strategies for promoting responsible online behaviour
  • Gaining a knowledge of how to confidently promote online safety in your organisation
  • Understanding the key strategies and best practices for promoting online safety so you can maintain the safety and well-being of your students online.

Course Curriculum

  • Welcome to Teach HQ online learning
  • Introduction
  • Importance of online safety in education
  • Legal requirements and guidelines for online safety in England

  • Cyberbullying and harassment

  • Exposure to inappropriate content
  • Anime
  • Identity theft and fraud
  • Grooming and exploitation
  • Extremism and radicalisation
  • Sexting
  • Scenario: Katie, 13

  • Developing policies and procedures
  • Training and awareness programs

  • Safer Internet Day
  • Engaging parents and carers
  • Encouraging responsible online behaviour

  • Responding to incidents and breaches
  • Regular review and evaluation of online safety measures
  • Guidance for Governors and Trustees 
  • Further reading and resources

  • Conclusion

  • Assessment

  • Assessment 8 Assessments

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