Online Safety Training
Essential online safety training covering social media risks, cyberbullying, online grooming, digital safeguarding policies, and keeping children safe online.
Course at a Glance
Duration
3 hours
Level
Level 2
Certification
CPD Certified
Modules
6 modules
Course Overview
This comprehensive online safety training course equips professionals with the knowledge to keep children and young people safe in the digital world. Covering the latest risks including social media, online grooming, cyberbullying, sexting, and harmful online content, this course is essential for anyone working with children and young people. Aligned with KCSIE requirements for online safety, filtering, and monitoring.
Who Should Take This Course
- Teachers and teaching assistants
- Designated Safeguarding Leads
- Youth workers and mentors
- Pastoral and welfare staff
- Parents and carers (suitable for parent workshops)
- Anyone working with children and young people
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the key risks children face online
- Recognise signs of online grooming and cyberbullying
- Know how to respond to online safety incidents
- Understand your organisation's responsibilities for filtering and monitoring
- Promote digital literacy and healthy online behaviours
- Develop and implement effective online safety policies
Course Modules
6 modules covering all essential knowledge areas
The Digital Landscape
Understanding how children use technology, the most popular platforms and apps, gaming and social media, and the opportunities alongside the risks.
Online Risks and Harms
Cyberbullying, online grooming, exposure to harmful content, sexting and youth-produced sexual imagery, radicalisation online, and the impact of screen time on wellbeing.
Recognising Online Safeguarding Concerns
Signs that a child may be experiencing online harm, understanding the impact on mental health, and the overlap between online and offline safeguarding.
Filtering and Monitoring
Your organisation's duties regarding filtering and monitoring systems, what 'appropriate' monitoring looks like in practice, and the role of the DSL.
Responding to Incidents
How to respond to online safety incidents including sexting incidents, the role of the police, preserving evidence, and the importance of not viewing or sharing images.
Building Digital Resilience
Teaching online safety through the curriculum, promoting digital literacy, engaging parents and carers, and creating a culture where children feel safe to report concerns.
Assessment
Multiple-choice assessment with a pass mark of 80%. Scenario-based questions included. Unlimited retakes available.
Certification
On successful completion, you will receive a CPD-certified digital certificate. This certificate can be used as evidence for Ofsted inspection and professional development records.
Renewal Guidance
Online safety training should be refreshed every 2 years, or more frequently given the rapidly changing nature of online risks. DSLs should ensure their online safety knowledge is current at all times.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this course is fully aligned with the online safety expectations set out in KCSIE, including filtering and monitoring, the role of the DSL in online safety, and responding to online incidents.
Absolutely. The course is designed for all staff regardless of their technical ability. It focuses on safeguarding knowledge rather than technical skills, though it does cover the basics you need to know.
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