Child Protection in Education

This five module course delivers five CPD hours and comprehensively covers:

• what forms child abuse can take and the effects it can have
• radicalisation, extremism and the Prevent duty
• signs that may mean a child is suffering abuse and how to respond if a child confides in you
• processes for reporting abuse
• the child protection system
• good practice guidelines

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Safeguarding Young People

This four module course delivers four CPD hours and comprehensively covers:

•  Identify who may be vulnerable.
• Recognise the signs and indicators of abuse.
• Understand what to do if a young person confides abuse to you.
• Learn about recording and reporting procedures.
• Recognise good practice guidelines.

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Raising Awareness of Child-on-Child Abuse

The purpose of this course is to help you:

• understand what peer-on-peer abuse is
• understand the different types of child-on-child abuse
• understand who child-on-child abuse may affect and what external influences there are
• be aware of the prevalence of child-on-child abuse
• understand social norms and peer pressure
• recognise early signs that might indicate abuse
• know what action to take if you know or suspect that a young person is experiencing abuse
• implement preventative strategies within school or college.

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Safer Recruitment in Education

This four module course delivers four CPD hours and comprehensively covers:

• the four key stages of the recruitment process
• pre-recruitment planning and what must be in place before you advertise your post
• rejecting candidates and meeting the right ones
• obtaining the correct checks and references, including what's required from a DBS check
• post-recruitment activities, including observation and supervision

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Online Safety

This two-module course will help you to understand the following:

• Understanding Online Safety
  • Violent and extreme content
  • Potential risk factors
  • Types of content
  • How children can make and receive contact online
  • Conduct (e.g. Sexting, Online reputaton)
  • The law and statutory guidance
    
    
• Developing a Safe Online Culture
  • Positive conversations
  • Reporting
  • Promoting good practice
  • Scenario (Short-term & long-term actions)
  • Further support available

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Raising Awareness of Honour-Based Abuse and Forced Marriage

The purpose of this course is to help you:

• understand what honour-based abuse is
• understand the difference between a forced marriage and arranged marriage
• understand the prevalence of this type of abuse
• understand which communities are affected
• recognise what laws exist to protect people
• be aware of early signs that might indicate abuse
• know what action to take if you know or suspect that a young person is at risk
• understand the motives and consequences of forced marriage
• know what support is available.

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Female Genital Mutilation Awareness

This course covers:

• Understand what the law states regarding FGM and the mandatory reporting duty
• Learn the prevalence, consequences and different types of FGM
• Recognise the signs that FGM has taken place, or signs that a girl is at risk
• Learn the roles and responsibilities of professionals.
• Understand the importance of working together

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The Prevent Duty

This one module course delivers one CPD hour and comprehensively covers:

• what Prevent is
• what extremism and radicalisation are
• who may be vulnerable
• how people may be drawn into terrorism
• how messages are spread
• reporting concerns.

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Preventing Bullying

At the end of the course, learners will:

• Understand what bullying is, including the five components of bullying behaviour
• Identify who may be affected by bullying, as there are some groups of people who are likely to be more affected than others
• Understand the role technology can play in bullying behaviour (cyberbullying)
• Be able to recognise a child who may be being bullied and understand the damaging physical and emotional effects
• Be able to put actions in place to tackle bullying in their organisation or setting

Mental Wellbeing in Children and Young People

1. Understand what mental health is in the context of the mental health continuum.
2. Be able to identify some common issues faced by young people with regard to mental health.
3. Recognise some of the signs and symptoms that indicate mental health issues in young people.
4. Understand key risk factors that make some young people vulnerable to mental health issues.
5. Learn about protective factors that build resilience in young people and some of the myths and stigma surrounding mental health issues.
6. Pick up practical advice to help you support young people’s mental health and emotional wellbeing.

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Dealing with Bereavement and Loss

The course covers:

• the effects of grief on a child or young person
• how a death may impact school life, and how information about the death should be shared with pupils and staff
• how to manage potentially difficult topics and avoid unnecessarily painful comments when communicating with a bereaved pupil or student
• how to communicate with children and young people about tragic events in the media
• the factors relating to how children or young people will respond to a death
• how to ensure the bereaved pupil or student’s needs are respected and supported by all staff who come into contact with them
• what should be included in a bereavement policy and the guidance staff need to support everyone during a potentially difficult time
• when to seek further help and support on bereavement for children or young people, their families or even staff members within the school.

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Child Neglect

Course content

Module 1 Understanding neglect

• Introduction to the basic forms of neglect and examples of circumstances parents whose children are neglected may be experiencing.
• The prevalence of neglect in comparison to other types of maltreatment in the UK.
• The Assessment Framework to identify a child’s essential developmental needs, and what dimensions these cover.
• Children’s key developmental milestones.
• Identifying neglect in older children.
• Scenarios to illustrate that what you see is not always the truth.
• The impacts of what harm neglect can do; how it can affect and damage children in key developmental areas such as social, physical and emotional development.

Module 2 Why are children and young people neglected?

• The key components of effective parenting using the Assessment Framework model.
• Examples of factors that can make parenting neglectful, either intentionally or by omission.
• Examining practices which harm children and young people with disabilities.
• Information regarding children and young people who are especially vulnerable; such as young carers, and looked-after children and young people.
• Other risk factors; based on research focusing on mothers and fathers.
• Resilience and protective factors that can mitigate against risks that children and young people face.
• Scenario to consider how a child could be effected in a particular situation.

Module 3 Recognising and reporting child neglect

• The signs and indicators that should alert you to the possibility a child or young person is being neglected at different age-specific developmental milestones. Understanding what possible signs and indicators to look for in infants and toddlers, young children of school age, and adolescences.
• Parental neglect during adolescence and its possible consequences.
• Examining barriers to reporting and recognising neglect.
• Offering support; identifying when it is appropriate to talk to parents and how to start or encourage young people to have honest conversations.

Best practises for reporting neglect; information regarding organisations that can be contacted and universal principles that should be recorded within your own organisation.

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Substance Misuse Risks

The modules in this course will cover the following content:

1. What is Substance Misuse?

Module one explores the different categories of drugs, their effects, the prevalence of drug use, and why young people may use them.

2. Responding to Children’s Needs around Alcohol and Drugs

Module two explores how to recognise the early indicators of misuse, the role of the school, good practice in supporting struggling young people, and what agencies and professional support services you can signpost to.

Reflective questions throughout the course offer learners additional opportunities to think about their understanding of appropriate disciplinary action within school and consider how they create a safe, inclusive working environment.

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Concussion Awareness

This course provides an overview of what a concussion is, how signs and symptoms may present in an injured person and how to manage the injury.

By the end of the course you will:

1. understand what concussion is
2. recognise the signs and symptoms that may suggest a concussion has occurred
3. learn what the immediate and ongoing management of concussion should be
4. be familiar with the “red flags” that indicate an injured person should be transferred for urgent medical assessment
5. be able to identify what the risks are following a concussion and how they can be minimised.

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The SEND Code of Practice

This four module course delivers four CPD hours and comprehensively covers:

• the Special Educational Needs and Disability Code of Practice: 0-25 years
• what those in education must do for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities
• Education, Health and Care assessments and Plans
• maintaining and reviewing the EHC Plan

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Use of Reasonable Force in Schools

The main objectives for this course are:

• Understand what reasonable force is and who can use it
• Learn when reasonable force can be used
• Understand what happens in situations when reasonable force has been used
• Identify good practice about incidents involving reasonable force

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Fire Safety in Education

This four module course delivers four CPD hours and comprehensively covers:

• the importance of fire safety training including legislation
• the nature of the fire
• fire hazards
• what to do in the event of a fire
• how to use a fire extinguisher

How to be an Effective Fire Warden or Fire Marshal

This course covers:

• the importance of effective fire safety procedures
• the legal position and the requirement for effective safety management systems that demonstrate statutory compliance
• what should be included in a fire policy and procedure
• the systems required to ensure the safety of vulnerable people such as employees or visitors with disabilities

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First Aid Essentials

This three module course delivers three CPD hours and comprehensively covers:

• providing basic life support
• how to react in life threatening situations
• how to deal with someone who is choking, drowning, seizing, bleeding or having an allergic reaction
• what to do if somebody has a broken bone or experienced a burn
• how to handle day-to-day incidents such as nose bleeds, insect bites, stings, sprains and strains and sunburn

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Health and Safety in Education: Staff Awareness

This course covers:

1. The legal position and who enforces health and safety law in the UK.
2. Health and Safety policies and procedures.
3. Risk assessments - including the HSE’s 5-step process for undertaking them.
4. The importance of communication, co-operation, co-ordination and consultation in your organisation.
5. Statutory inspection, maintenance and monitoring of systems and equipment.
6. Specific health and safety considerations including fire/emergency procedures, first aid, display screen equipment, working at height, manual handling, hazardous substances, electricity, welfare, asbestos, water hygiene and lone working.

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Health and Safety in Education: Management Team

This course covers: 

• Recent health and safety statistics.
• Statutory compliance - the legal framework and who enforces health and safety law in the UK.
• Leadership and governance arrangements for managing health and safety, using the Plan, Do, Check, Act process.
• Policies and procedures.
• Performance management and monitoring to ensure systems remain effective and highlight gaps in performance.
• The importance of staff training to embed a health and safety culture.
• Risk assessments including the HSE’s 5-step process.

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Equality & Diversity

This one module course delivers one CPD hours and comprehensively covers:

• what equality and diversity mean and how they affect you
• barriers that can prevent equality from being realised such as prejudice, stereotyping, discrimination, victimisation and harassment
• key legislation and both employer and employees’ responsibilities in relation to it
• the Equality Act 2010 and the ‘protected characteristics’ that form the basis of the law

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Moving and Handling

This course can be used as part of an employee’s induction programme, as a demonstration of employee theoretic competency and/or as refresher training.

The aim of the course is to guide you through:

1. the legal position
2. appreciating the costs related to moving and handling injuries
3. the TILE assessment process
4. understanding and appreciating the principles of safe lifting techniques
5. identifying effective control measures that can be used to reduce the risk of injury
6. supporting your organisation to develop a positive health and safety culture, with the application of a sensible proportionate approach.

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Food Hygiene and Safety

This four module course delivers five CPD hours and comprehensively covers:

• how bacteria can cause food-borne illness
• recognising high risk foods and food allergies
• contamination and food spoilages and how to control it
• effective hygiene
• the importance of storage
• HACCP and the law

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Child Protection in Sport & Active Leisure

This course will help to raise your awareness of abuse and neglect, to recognise early signs that might indicate a problem and show you how to take action if you know or suspect that a child or young person needs help.

This CPD training and is also endorsed by Kidscape and Family Lives who are leading experts in child protection.

This three module course delivers three CPD hours and comprehensively covers:

• child development
• categories of child abuse
• responding to abuse and creating a safe environment

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Administration of Medication in Schools

The purpose of this course is to help you understand:

• The laws that apply to the administration of medication
• The principles for safe practice in administering medication
• The training requirements for schools, including how to administer prescribed medicine and awareness training for relevant medical conditions
• The requirements for record keeping, including consent forms and records of all medicines administered to individual children
• Planning for activities outside of school, such as school trips and residential visits
• The policies and procedures schools should have in place

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Raising Awareness of Trafficking and Modern Slavery

The purpose of this course is to help you understand:

• What modern slavery and trafficking are
• Different types of trafficking
• Who trafficking affects
• The Modern Slavery Act 2015
• Internal trafficking and county lines
• How to spot the signs of trafficking
• How to report concerns about a trafficked child or adult

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Serious Youth Violence

The purpose of this course is to help you understand:

• what is meant by the terms 'serious youth violence'
• how serious youth violence impacts upon communties
• what we already know about serious youth violence
• the vulnerabilities and risk factors that can lead to criminal exploitation
• the process of recruitment and the four main stages; targeting, experience, hooked and trapped
• child criminal exploitation, county lines and their definitions
• what a gang is and the terminologies such as 'gang', 'youth group' and 'serious organised crime group'
• further information on 'Organised Crime Groups' (OCG) and 'Serious Organised Crime Groups' (SOCG)
• details on a report from the Children's Commissioner
  • it is estimated there are 27,000 children in England who self-identify as being gang members
  • tens of thousands more are said to be on the periphery
• current statistics published by The Office of National Statistics
• the reasons why young people say they carry weapons and the different criminal offences associated
• contextual safeguarding and the importance of early intervention
• signs and behaviours to look out for and case studies
• next steps to take

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Domestic Abuse: Children and Young People

The purpose of this course is to help you understand:

• What domestic abuse is and what forms it can take
• What controlling and coercive behaviour is
• The prevalence of domestic abuse
• They key risk factors to be aware of
• Some of the trigger events that can lead to violence
• The impact domestic violence can have
• What protective factors there are
• What to do when you suspect a child or young person is witnessing and/or experiencing domestic abuse
• What support, help and advice is available

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Child Exploitation

This course covers:

• Models & forms of exploitation that a child or young person may be subjected to
• A scenario exploring an example case of exploitation
• Physical and psychological signs of exploitation
• Factors that can increase a person's vulnerability
• Short & long-term effects of exploitation and its impact on family members
• Barriers to disclosure
• What to do if you are worried about a child

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Raising Awareness of Asbestos

This course covers:

• What asbestos is, its characteristics and where it is liekly to be found
• A look at the three main types of asbestos
• Common uses for asbestos
• When and why asbestos is a problem
• Useful statistics on asbestos from the Health and Safety Executive
• What the Control of Asbestos Regulations say
• The responsibilities of those in control or premises
• Details on what not to do when asbestos is present
• A look at property management and a useful checklist for managing anything asbestos-related

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Adverse Childhood Experiences

The purpose of the course is to help you:

• understand what ACEs are & the two main categories
• understand trauma including the concept of 'Fight, Flight or Freeze' mode
• understand the term toxic stress and its effects on the developing brains of children and adolescents
• understand attachment theory and the differences between secure and insecure attachment in children
• be aware of the potential negative impact (supported by statistics) that being exposed to ACEs
• understand what the protective factors are
• understand what children and young people who experience trauma need to enable them to cope
• improve your listening skills to help you understand the child’s perspective and offer them appropriate support
• understand resilience and how working with parents can help a child become more resilient
• understand what you can do to help break the cycle of ACEs when working with children and families.

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Supporting Staff Wellbeing in Schools Online Course

Staff wellbeing is of critical importance to schools, and whether you want to focus on your own wellbeing or are looking out for your colleagues, you will find information, guidance and support in this course. It considers the meaning of wellbeing, its impact on individuals and the workplace, common mental health issues and the causes of work-related stress. The course also explores what positive staff wellbeing means in practice, and how you can help to create it for yourself and your school.

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Overcoming Loneliness Online Course

This one module course delivers two CPD hours and comprehensively covers:

• The key transitional times
• What does loneliness mean?
• Vulnerable groups
• The effects of loneliness
• Overcoming loneliness
• Support & reflective summary
• Triggers for loneliness
• What we know about loneliness

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Harmful Sexual Behaviours

This course comprehensively covers:

• Healthy sexual development
• Harmful sexual behaviour
• Prevalence and who is affected by harmful sexual behaviour
• Types of harmful sexual behaviours
• What is consent?
• Peer-on-peer sexual abuse in schools
• Recognising harmful sexual behaviour
• Case studies
• Why might a child exhibit harmful sexual behaviour?
• Managing harmful sexual behaviour
• The role of relationships and sex education (RSE)
• Support and signposting

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Reflective Safeguarding Practice for Schools

Raising Awareness of Legionella

This course raises awareness of the illnesses caused by the legionella bacteria, such as Legionnaires’ disease. If you have a responsibility for maintaining premises, it is your duty to understand and manage legionella risks. The course also covers how and why the bacteria can become dangerous and helps you to understand your responsibilities by looking at the risks and how to manage them.

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Young Carers Online Course

This one module course delivers two CPD hours and comprehensively covers:

• Background - definitions & statistics of young carers
• Understanding the context of caring
• How to make a positive impact
• Legislation
• Understanding the needs of a young carer

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Understanding the Role of the Safeguarding Lead

Everyone working or volunteering in a school should be aware of the importance of the role of the safeguarding lead. Written in partnership with Ann Marie Christian, Safeguarding Expert, this course will help you understand the position in more detail and how it relates to your own role.

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Mindfulness in the Classroom

This course introduces you to the concept of mindfulness, both as a personal practice, and in the classroom. You will increase your understanding and gain important and authentic first-hand experience. It will help you develop your confidence in delivering mindfulness within your own classroom to support both your own wellbeing and that of your pupils.

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Looked After Children

Written in partnership with The Children’s Society, this course will help you to understand more about looked after children. It explains who they are, their needs and their rights in law. You will learn about the negative impact of being a looked after child and the positive difference that you can make. The course includes suggestions for supporting looked after children both in and out of school.

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Managing Allegations of Abuse Against Staff

Child abuse often goes unrecognised and all staff and volunteers in a school or college should know what to look out for and how to report concerns. Written in partnership with Ann Marie Christian, Safeguarding Export, this course looks at the importance of being alert and what to do if you have a concern, doubt or worry about a colleague’s behaviour, motivations or intentions. You will learn what happens when an allegation is made and the potential outcomes. A variety of case studies help you apply your learning to potential real-life scenarios.

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Tackling Obesity

Childhood obesity is one of the most serious public health challenges of the 21st century. This course explores the reality of the issue by looking at the causes, the risks, and the cost to individuals and society. You will learn about the strategic approach taken by government and schools, and how you can support the children and young people with whom you work to prevent and tackle obesity.

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Wellbeing for Children with EAL

The aim of the course is to increase your awareness of the needs of children with EAL (English as an Additional Language). It focuses on safeguarding and wellbeing and gives suggestions on providing an inclusive environment for all children and young people.

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A Guide to UK Data Protection : Education

This course will give you a firm understanding of the principles of data protection, as well as acquaint you with the essential requirements in your school.

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Safeguarding when Employing Tutors and Coaches

This course is for those working in an education setting that employs tutors and coaches of any discipline. It outlines key safeguarding measures for multiple teaching environments, so that you can protect the children and young people with whom you work.

It includes important information about the recruitment process, data protection, health and safety, child protection, online safety procedures, and good practice.

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Infection Prevention and Control in Education

In this course you will learn how infections are transmitted and the steps that you can take to prevent this happening. It also includes measures to control infection should it occur. This course was written in partnership with the School and Public Health Nurses Association (SAPHNA).

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Bullying and Harassment in the Workplace

This one module course delivers one CPD credit and comprehensively covers:

• What is bullying?
• The law relating to bullying and harassment
• The impact of bullying and harassment
• Types of bullying
• Signs of bullying and harassment
• Addressing bullying and harassment
• Where to go for advice and support

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Effective Health and Safety for Children with SEND and ASN Online Course

This course comprehensively covers:

• Legislation and guidance
• Managing risk
• Reasonable adjustments
• Moving and handling
• Other considerations
• Emergency procedures

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Parental Responsibility in Schools

This course covers:

• The legal definition of a parent under family and education law
• An overview of parental rights and responsibilities
• Scenarios to establish who has parental responsibilities
• Examples of how court orders are used to resolve disputes
• Schools' legal requirements in relation to the admission register
• Communication between schools and parents, with real-life situations for discussion
• Dealing with conflict between parents and complaints
• Information on surname changes, safeguarding and additional support

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Search, Screen and Confiscate for Schools

This course covers:

• who can search and when?
• what you can search for the consent and without consent
• the statutory prohibited items
• items the school can ban at their own discretion
• examples of reasonable grounds for conducting a search
• the extent to which the staff can search
• how to conduct a search
• what to do if a pupil refuses to co-operate with a search
• different types of screening
• what staff should do with confiscated items
• what to do with electronic devices found during a search
• recording and reporting searches
• what the law says about searching, screening and confiscation
• good practice

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Risk Assessments for School Trips

This course covers:

• the legal position for educational visits and their requirements
• parental consent
• policy, procedures and competency
• the risk assessment process
• the terminology used
• other factors to be considered
• what should be in place when using partnership, host organisations and tour operators
• the importance of carrying out the required research
• the evaluation and debrief process
• contingency planning in the event of something going wrong

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Anti-Fraud, Bribery and Corruption

Anti-Fraud, Bribery and Corruption

This one-module, CPD-acredited course covers:

• What fraud, bribery and corruption are, and what form they can take
• Being aware of the increased risk factors in organisations and industries
• Examples of common types of fraudulent activities
• The prevention and detection measures everyone must take
• How to report a suspected fraud
• Scenario examples of fraud, bribery and corruption
• Further information on the organisations you can contact for help and advice

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Cyber Security

Cyber Security

This one-module, CPD-acredited course covers:

• Risk in the online world
• Understanding what a cyber attack is
• Understanding what information needs protection
• The effects of cyber-crime
• Understanding the types of cyber-attack
• Understanding the cyber security policies your organisation should have in place
• The steps you can take to minimise the risk of a cyber-attack
• Guidance on the detection and reporting of cyber-crime
• Information on the support available

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Understanding Anxiety

Understanding Anxiety

This one module course delivers one CPD hour and comprehensively covers important aspects of anxiety such as:

• the types of anxiety and common causes
• symptoms which a young person may experience both physically and psychologically
• the typical signs of anxiety to look out for in a child or young person
• the common triggers for anxiety
• panic attacks and the typical symptoms people may experience and exercises on how to reduce them
• why someone may be suffering from anxiety and suggested self-help methods
• other support methods you can offer someone suffering from anxiety
• further support on anxiety (e.g. services and helplines available)

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Understanding Low Mood and Depression

Understanding Low Mood and Depression

This one module course delivers one CPD hour and comprehensively covers important aspects of low mood and depression such as:

• the difference between low mood and depression
• the main causes and indicators of low mood and depression
• the signs and symptoms of low mood and depression
• specific types of depression and the conditions of events related to them
• ways in which you can help and support people dealing with low mood and depression
• support available for people dealing with low mood and depression
• ways to communicate with people suffering from low mood and depression
• further help and support available (e.g. helplines and urgent support services)

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Understanding Self-Harm

Understanding Self-Harm

This one module course delivers one CPD hour and comprehensively covers important aspects of self-harm such as:

• what self-harm is and why people self-harm
• common triggers
• different types of self-harm
• indicators that someone may be self-harming
• the support in place to help someone who is self-harming
• ways of accessing support for someone who is self-harming
• further support on self-harm (e.g. services and helplines)

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Understanding Diabetes

Understanding Diabetes

This one module course delivers one CPD hour and comprehensively covers:

• a look at the two types of diabetes
• information on the signs and symptoms of both types
• useful management and treatment of diabetes
• further information that details number of apps available on NHS website
• specific first aid information for both adults and children
• important information on the treatment of a diabetic emergency
• procedures for emergency medication
• further information for schools

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Understanding Epilepsy

Understanding Epilepsy

This one module course delivers one CPD hour and comprehensively covers:

• what eilepsy is and how it affects the electrical activity in the brain
• details on what eplipetic seizures are and their different types
• information on common triggers
• useful list of drugs and medications availabke to help control seizures
• information on other treatments for epilepsy
• information on first aid treatment to help reduce the risks during a seizure
• emergency procedures

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Understanding Anaphylaxis

Understanding Anaphylaxis

This one module course delivers one CPD hour and comprehensively covers:

• what anaphylaxis is, along with common causes
• possible signs and symptoms of someone suffering with anaphylaxis
• a look at different treatments for anaphylaxis
• information on dealing with anaphylaxis
• how to reduce the risk of anaphylaxis
• information on alternative medication
• emergency procedures

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School Exclusions for Head Teachers and Governors

School Attendance and Children Missing Education

Child Protection in Education (Music)

This five module course delivers five CPD hours and covers:

• what forms child abuse can take (including other harms such as FGM, forced marriage and sexual exploitation) and the effect it can have
• extremism, radicalisation, and the Prevent duty
• signs that may mean a child is suffering abuse and how to respond if a child confides in you
• processes for reporting abuse
• the child protection system

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Autism Awareness

After completing this course you will:

1. understand what autism is
2. know the terminology used to describe autism
3. learn about the prevalence of autism
4. understand how autism is diagnosed
5. be able to identify the indicators that may suggest the presence of autism
6. recognise the ways that autism can affect learning
7. understand how to report concerns about autism
8. have learnt tips for an autism-friendly approach in classroom environments.

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ADHD Awareness

By the end of this course you will:

1. know what ADHD is
2. be able to recognise the cause, prevalence and symptoms of ADHD
3. understand how ADHD is treated
4. be aware of how to report concerns about ADHD
5. know how ADHD can affect learning
6. learn practical tips to support those with ADHD

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Dyslexia Awareness

This one module interactive course is for anyone who works with children and young people in education settings.

It aims to improve your understanding and approach to young people with dyslexia in a classroom environment.

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Working with Display Screen Equipment

This one module course delivers one CPD hour and comprehensively covers:

• what display screen equipment is and the risks in using it improperly
• your employer’s duties under the Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992
• what you should do to ensure your health and safety when using display screen equipment

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An Induction to Boarding

This three module course delivers three CPD hours and comprehensively covers:

• the legal framework
• safeguarding and child protection, and how they differ
• the National Minimum Boarding Standards
• how school policies, procedures and protocols work together to support you in your day-to-day boarding role
• how to work safely and effectively, including the skills all boarding staff need
• effective communication and information sharing

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School Admissions

This two module course delivers two CPD hours and comprehensively covers:

• an introduction to the Code
• the law and guidance on school admissions
• the role of the admissions authority in setting and consulting on its admissions arrangements
• the role of the Schools Adjudicator
• the key considerations of the Code
• the key actions that an admissions authority must carry out under the Code

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School Exclusions for IRP

Risk Assessments in Educational Settings

Written in partnership with Foresight Health and Safety, this risk assessment course can be used by anyone working in education settings with children and young people.

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Extremism and Radicalisation

This one module interactive course is for anyone who works with children and young people in education settings.

It aims to improve your understanding and approach to extremism and radicalisation, which is an evolving and increasingly pervasive issue facing schools.

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Child Protection Advanced Online Course

The nine-module course delivers 9 CPD credits and covers:

• Child development
• Parenting and risk factors
• Forms of child abuse
• Specific Safeguarding Issues
• Recognising and Responding to Abuse
• Child Protection System
• Learning from Failure
• The Legal Framework
• Promoting Good Practice

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Raising Awareness of LGBT

This course looks at how organisations and schools can provide an inclusive environment for children and staff. It provides information and understanding on LGBT within an education setting and stresses the importance of addressing LGBT issues including homophobic, biphobic and transphobic bullying.

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Safeguarding Children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities

This course covers the legislation for the four nations of the United Kingdom and highlights the main vulnerability factors that mean these children are at the highest risk of abuse. Finally, it covers good practice and there are case reviews and two scenarios to work through.

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Suicide Awareness and Prevention

This course reports the facts about suicide and suicidal thoughts in young people and explains the warning signs to look out for. It will help you to talk to children and young people and looks at how to promote a suicide-safe approach in your setting.

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Understanding Asthma

Understanding Asthma

This one module course delivers one CPD hour and comprehensively covers:

• what asthma is and the number of ways the airways react when someone is having an asthma attack
• information on the symptoms of an asthma attack
• information on common triggers
• a look at different treatments for asthma
• information on the two main types of inhaler
• a helpful video that demonstrates the use of inhalers
• important information on first aid treatments
• emergency procedures
• specific information for schools

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The Governance of Safeguarding

This one module interactive course is suitable for governors working in primary and secondary school settings.

It will improve your understanding and approach to safeguarding and safeguarding policy.

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Trauma Informed Practice in Schools

This two-module interactive course is for anyone who works with children and young people in international school settings. It is written in partnership with Gita Shah, a trauma-informed and therapeutic social work practitioner.

It will improve your understanding of trauma and your ability to manage it in school.

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Child Abuse Linked to Faith or Belief

This one module interactive course is for anyone who works with children and young people in education settings.

It will improve your understanding of, and approach to, abuse linked to faith or belief as a lesser known, but particularly harmful form of child abuse.

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Education Law for Management

Child Protection in Education (Music)

This five module course delivers five CPD hours and covers:

• what forms child abuse can take (including other harms such as FGM, forced marriage and sexual exploitation) and the effect it can have
• extremism, radicalisation, and the Prevent duty
• signs that may mean a child is suffering abuse and how to respond if a child confides in you
• processes for reporting abuse
• the child protection system

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Working with Display Screen Equipment

This one module course delivers one CPD hour and comprehensively covers:

• what display screen equipment is and the risks in using it improperly
• your employer’s duties under the Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992
• what you should do to ensure your health and safety when using display screen equipment

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An Induction to Boarding

This three module course delivers three CPD hours and comprehensively covers:

• the legal framework
• safeguarding and child protection, and how they differ
• the National Minimum Boarding Standards
• how school policies, procedures and protocols work together to support you in your day-to-day boarding role
• how to work safely and effectively, including the skills all boarding staff need
• effective communication and information sharing

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An induction to Boarding for International Schools

This four module course delivers four CPD hours and comprehensively covers:

• best practice guidelines on the boarding environment 
• key aspects of boarders' safety
• safeguarding and child protection
• school policies, procedures and protocols
• creating a safe, effective and successful boarding framework
• working effectively
• assessing and meeting the needs of boarders

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School Admissions

This two module course delivers two CPD hours and comprehensively covers:

• an introduction to the Code
• the law and guidance on school admissions
• the role of the admissions authority in setting and consulting on its admissions arrangements
• the role of the Schools Adjudicator
• the key considerations of the Code
• the key actions that an admissions authority must carry out under the Code

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SEND Awareness Courses - Dyslexia, ADHD, Autism

SEND Awareness contains three one-module courses, written in partnership with Connect.

• Autism Awareness - covers what autism is, its prevalence and causes, how it is diagnosed and the implications for pupil learning.
• Dyslexia Awareness - provides an overview of dyslexia and visual stress for those that work with children and young people.
• ADHD Awareness - covers the causes, prevalence, symptoms and diagnosis through to treatment and how to support children with ADHD.

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Risk Assessments for School Trips

This course covers:

• the legal position for educational visits and their requirements
• parental consent
• policy, procedures and competency
• the risk assessment process
• the terminology used
• other factors to be considered
• what should be in place when using partnership, host organisations and tour operators
• the importance of carrying out the required research
• the evaluation and debrief process
• contingency planning in the event of something going wrong

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Anti-Fraud, Bribery and Corruption

Anti-Fraud, Bribery and Corruption

This one-module, CPD-acredited course covers:

• What fraud, bribery and corruption are, and what form they can take
• Being aware of the increased risk factors in organisations and industries
• Examples of common types of fraudulent activities
• The prevention and detection measures everyone must take
• How to report a suspected fraud
• Scenario examples of fraud, bribery and corruption
• Further information on the organisations you can contact for help and advice

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Cyber Security

Cyber Security

This one-module, CPD-acredited course covers:

• Risk in the online world
• Understanding what a cyber attack is
• Understanding what information needs protection
• The effects of cyber-crime
• Understanding the types of cyber-attack
• Understanding the cyber security policies your organisation should have in place
• The steps you can take to minimise the risk of a cyber-attack
• Guidance on the detection and reporting of cyber-crime
• Information on the support available

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Parental Responsibility in Schools

This course covers:

• The legal definition of a parent under family and education law
• An overview of parental rights and responsibilities
• Scenarios to establish who has parental responsibilities
• Examples of how court orders are used to resolve disputes
• Schools' legal requirements in relation to the admission register
• Communication between schools and parents, with real-life situations for discussion
• Dealing with conflict between parents and complaints
• Information on surname changes, safeguarding and additional support

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Search, Screen and Confiscate for Schools

This course covers:

• who can search and when?
• what you can search for the consent and without consent
• the statutory prohibited items
• items the school can ban at their own discretion
• examples of reasonable grounds for conducting a search
• the extent to which the staff can search
• how to conduct a search
• what to do if a pupil refuses to co-operate with a search
• different types of screening
• what staff should do with confiscated items
• what to do with electronic devices found during a search
• recording and reporting searches
• what the law says about searching, screening and confiscation
• good practice

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Effective Health and Safety for Children with SEND and ASN Online Course

This course comprehensively covers:

• Legislation and guidance
• Managing risk
• Reasonable adjustments
• Moving and handling
• Other considerations
• Emergency procedures

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Bullying and Harassment in the Workplace

This one module course delivers one CPD credit and comprehensively covers:

• What is bullying?
• The law relating to bullying and harassment
• The impact of bullying and harassment
• Types of bullying
• Signs of bullying and harassment
• Addressing bullying and harassment
• Where to go for advice and support

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Child Protection for International Schools: Arabic language bundle

The courses included in this package are below:

• Child Protection for International Schools
• Child Protection Basics for International Schools

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Child Protection for International Schools: Spanish language bundle

The courses included in this package are below:

• Child Protection for International Schools
• Child Protection Basics for International Schools

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Infection Prevention and Control in Education

In this course you will learn how infections are transmitted and the steps that you can take to prevent this happening. It also includes measures to control infection should it occur. This course was written in partnership with the School and Public Health Nurses Association (SAPHNA).

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Health and Safety in the Early Years

This course is aimed at those who work within early years settings. It delivers essential information to allow all staff to understand, follow and contribute to HSE compliant health and safety systems implemented by their setting’s leadership.

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Child Protection in the Early Years

The purpose of this course is to raise your awareness of abuse and neglect, help you to recognise early signs that might indicate a problem and show you how to take action if you know or suspect that a child or young person needs help.

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