Ensuring Childrens Internet Safety in the UK – 250 CPD POINTS
In today’s digital age, ensuring children’s internet safety has become more important than ever. With the increasing use of smartphones, tablets, and computers both at home and in educational settings, children are more connected to the online world than any generation before them. While the internet offers fantastic opportunities for learning, creativity, and communication, it also presents a range of risks—from cyberbullying and inappropriate content to online grooming and privacy breaches.
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In the UK, safeguarding children online is a shared responsibility involving parents, carers, schools, and professionals who work with children and young people. Staying informed about the potential dangers and understanding how to protect children online is essential. This includes knowing how to set appropriate privacy settings, recognising signs of online exploitation, and teaching children how to use the internet responsibly and safely.
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Government initiatives, such as the UK Council for Internet Safety (UKCIS) and the Online Safety Bill, aim to create safer digital environments. However, education and awareness at ground level are just as vital. This course provides practical guidance, up-to-date legislation, and expert advice to help you confidently support children’s online safety, whether you’re a teacher, support worker, childcare provider or concerned parent. Keeping children safe online starts with awareness and action.
This is a CPD qualification – 250 CPD Points
We know it’s no easy task to decide which course to enrol on. There are plenty of choices out there, which is why we’ve done our utmost to provide you with the best syllabus you can find. There is a huge demand for Early years proffessionals around the country and many thousands of applicants for these positions. Most schools require new workers to undergo training to ensure they are familiar with working in a school and how to support teachers working in a classroom. This is the ideal course to start your new career!
The latest syllabus
This course follows the latest guidelines, with up-to-date information. You don’t need to be working in a school for this course.
Your CPD Course Units
250 CPD Points – 10 Units
Discover the basics of internet safety for children. This unit introduces common online risks and provides practical steps to help protect young people in today’s ever-evolving digital world.
Explore the key legal and regulatory frameworks that support children’s online safety in the UK. This unit covers relevant legislation, guidance, and your responsibilities in protecting children in digital environments.
Learn to identify common online threats and risks faced by children, including cyberbullying, grooming, and harmful content. This unit equips you to recognise dangers and respond effectively in education settings.
Introduce children to essential cybersecurity basics. This unit covers safe passwords, recognising scams, and protecting personal information, helping young learners stay secure and confident while navigating the online world.
Understand the risks and benefits of social media and online gaming. This unit offers practical guidance to help children stay safe, respectful, and aware while interacting in digital spaces.
Promote safe and informed internet use with digital literacy and critical thinking skills. This unit helps children evaluate online content, spot misinformation, and make responsible choices in digital environments.
Learn how to support children and parents in navigating online safety. This unit offers practical strategies for communication, guidance, and building confidence in families to manage digital risks at home and in school.
Explore practical strategies educators can use to promote internet safety in schools. This unit covers classroom activities, policy development, and creating a digitally responsible culture that protects and empowers students.
Learn from real-life case studies and proven best practices in online safety. This unit highlights effective approaches used in UK education settings to protect children and promote responsible digital behaviour.
Discover essential online safety tools and resources designed to protect children in education settings. This unit guides you through effective software, monitoring systems, and educational materials to enhance digital security and awareness.
Entry requirements
You don’t need any previous qualifications or school placement for this CPD course. You will be taught the full syllabus once enrolled.
- No formal qualifications are required.
- No school placement is required.
- You must be over 16 years of age.
- Enrolments are open all year.
Course Delivery – instant access to your course
Receive immediate access to your course as soon as you enrol.
Home study course – enrol at anytime
This is a home study course meaning there’s no need to come to the college. There’s no mention of home study on your certificate.
Your Course Materials – online study
You’ll be given instant online access to your course. This means you can begin your study as soon as you enrol!
The enrolment fee includes your CPD certificate and all your course materials.
Your Certificate is a CPD Qualification
Study with us, and you will gain a CPD certificate from De Montfort College.
Upon course completion, you will receive a CPD certificate. The certificate does not mention distance learning or home study.
250 CPD POINTS
- Home study course
- CPD Certificate included
- For primary & secondary schools
- Lifetime Access
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From start to finish, our friendly tutors will be on hand to help you.
Why De Montfort
At De Montfort we have many years of experience providing the highest quality online Teaching Assistant courses, here are just some of the reasons we think you’ll love us.
Cost-effective
With all of our courses delivered online, we can minimise costs and provide you with official qualifications for less than most physical colleges
Supportive tutors
All of our friendly tutors are experts in their field and will be on hand to support you every step of the way.
Highly rated
We’ve built a reputation for quality and all of our courses regularly receive outstanding feedback from students.
Online learning
Our online course allows you to study from the comfort of your own home and at your own pace.
250 CPD Points
Our courses are CPD endorsed and this course provides 250 CPD Points.
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There has never been a better time to start learning and take that first step towards a brighter future!
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CPD Training course
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Certificate included
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