This online course supports those working with children and young people to navigate online risks and respond confidently to issues around cyber bullying and digital safety. Tailored versions are available for both primary and secondary age groups, making it ideal for teachers, support staff, home educators, and carers. The session supports safeguarding responsibilities under the Children’s Act and Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, while providing practical strategies to help keep children safe online.

Key Learning

• Understand online risks and signs of harm
• Recognise how children and young people engage with digital platforms
• Learn how cyber bullying affects behaviour, wellbeing, and safety
• Gain confidence in managing disclosures and supporting victims
• Explore practical strategies for online safety in home and education settings

The digital world is fast-moving and ever-changing, making it vital for adults who support children to stay informed. This half-day course helps participants understand how children access and use the internet, how online risks evolve, and what steps can be taken to prevent and respond to harm.

The session includes current online trends, safety challenges, and common ways children may bypass controls or access inappropriate content. It also explores social media risks, online gaming, acronyms and coded language, and the impact of cyber bullying on mental health and behaviour.

Delivered online, this course is suitable for classroom teachers, DSLs, home schoolers, pastoral staff, youth workers, and carers. It aligns with statutory guidance from Keeping Children Safe in Education, Working Together to Safeguard Children, and the UKCIS Online Safety Framework.

Separate versions are offered for primary and secondary audiences, each with examples and content tailored to the relevant age group.

Open course per person           £97
In-house for up to 6 people     £343
In-house for up to 12 people   £365