E-Safety

3 hours

Self-paced Online

Beginner

5 credits

CPD Certificate of Completion

£15

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This CPD course equips education staff with the knowledge to recognise online risks, meet legal and safeguarding responsibilities, and use digital platforms securely, covering passwords, phishing, social media, device protection and remote working to foster a responsible digital culture.

At a Glance

Who It's For

Designed for education professionals using digital platforms with children, young people, or vulnerable learners.

Flexible Learning

Complete your training online anytime, anywhere, at your own pace.

Certificate

Achieve 80% to earn your CPD Certificate of Completion

Study Methods

Online

Dedicated Support

support@educateu.com

Assessment

Multiple-choice questions (MCQs) - 80% pass mark required

Teachers and lecturers: Spot online risks, manage digital classrooms safely and set clear expectations for conduct online.
Teaching assistants and learner support staff: Recognise the warning signs of online harm and know exactly how and where to report a concern.
Designated Safeguarding Leads: Give every member of staff a shared understanding of online safeguarding and reporting routes.
IT and digital learning staff: Reinforce safe use of institutional platforms, passwords, devices and approved software.
Staff in remote or hybrid roles: Keep calls, recordings, files and learner data secure when working away from the site.
HR and compliance leads: Roll out consistent e-safety training across teams and keep a certificate on file for each learner

Instant access the moment you enrol
Self-paced online modules. Learn at your own speed, on any internet enabled device
Module by module multiple-choice quizzes to consolidate understanding
CPD Certificate of Completion on successfully passing the final assessment

Legal and ethical responsibilities: GDPR, safeguarding law, copyright, Equality Act, and Prevent Duty
Understanding online risks using the 3Cs/4Cs model: Content, Contact, Conduct, and Commerce
Recognising links between online harm and safeguarding concerns
Responding to online incidents, misuse, and digital safeguarding concerns
Safe use of technology platforms, including VLEs, email, and video conferencing
Social media awareness and professional online boundaries
Password security, multi-factor authentication, and protection of devices and data
Identifying phishing, smishing, fake login pages, and reporting procedures
Understanding institutional policies and promoting a culture of digital responsibility

Course Certificate

Achieve 80% to earn your CPD Certificate of Completion

Course Content

A module-by-module breakdown of what you’ll learn in this course.

Introduction to E-Safety

Understanding Online Risks

Staff Roles and Responsibilities

Safe Use of Technology in Education

Social Media Awareness

Passwords and Account Security

Phishing, Scams and Fraud Awareness

Device and Data Protection

Safe Remote and Hybrid Working

Digital Safeguarding

Policies and Institutional Expectations

Promoting a Culture of Digital Responsibility

Frequently Asked Questions

A computer, tablet or phone with an internet connection. The course is self-paced with no live sessions, so learners can take breaks between modules and study around their working day.

Choose your course, complete the enrolment process, and submit any required information. After confirmation, you will receive access details to start your learning journey.

You will have access to your course for one year from the date of enrolment.

The course covers the online safety side of safeguarding set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education, and the data protection duties in UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act. It is designed to sit within your wider safeguarding training, and your Designated Safeguarding Lead can decide how it fits your training plan.

Yes. Group and Enterprise plans are available.