Certificate of online safety
OSA Certificate
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Staff CPD
Our CPD-Certified course for school staff covers online risks to pupils, staff use of digital devices, statutory requirements and more. Click the icon above to learn more. Free and premium versions available.
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The digital tools that our children use are constantly changing, as are the risks that arise as a result. It is essential that schools develop a detailed awareness of what the dangers our children are exposed to are, and the risks of each.
Underlying all changes is the movement of control away from schools and parents towards children, with the majority of children now having access to the Internet through data plans on their mobile phones reducing the impact of Internet filtering in schools and almost all children having unsupervised access to an Internet-enabled device in their bedroom at night.
One of the most concerning elements we are being faced today is the apparent normalisation and acceptance of behaviours that children should not be having to experience, let along tolerate. It is essential that schools work with young people and their families to combat this culture.
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Latest news
Online Safety CPD, Updates for 2024
The OSA’s popular CPD-accredited course, Online Safety for School Staff, has been comprehensively updated for the 2024-25 academic year. We strive to keep this course as accurate and current as possible, ensuring participants are well-informed of the latest statutory requirements, official guidance, and online risks that affect both children and school staff. Although the changes Read more about Online Safety CPD, Updates for 2024[…]
OSA – Whole School Package
Unlock Comprehensive Online Safety Education with Our Full School Package! Empower your entire school community with our all-inclusive subscription! The Full School Package provides unparalleled access to a suite of transformative online safety and cyber security courses, ensuring a holistic approach to digital well-being. What’s Included: Why Subscribe to the Full School Package? 💡 Subscribe Read more about OSA – Whole School Package[…]
Update for schools using Google logins
Important Update: Google Sign-In for Online Safety Alliance We want to inform you about changes to how you access Online Safety Alliance courses through Google Sign-In, especially if your school relies on Google credentials. These changes are set to take effect after October 23, 2023. To ensure uninterrupted access, your school’s Google Workspace for Education Read more about Update for schools using Google logins[…]
The Online Safety Bill Is Passing Into Law!
After years of slow progress, September 2023 has seen the Online Safety Bill pass the final steps required to become law. This groundbreaking legislation is set to have a huge impact on the digital landscape and child protection, but what does it mean for schools? In this summary video, the OSA explains what the Online Read more about The Online Safety Bill Is Passing Into Law![…]
Accredited CPD – school package
The OSA online safety CPD training for school staff is an accredited course ensuring those working with children have an up-to-date knowledge of the statutory requirements they must meet, the threats to children online, how to reduce these risks, and guidance on ensuring staff use of digital technology is safe and responsible. Thank you for Read more about Accredited CPD – school package[…]
Online Safety Updates for School Staff, 2023-24
Stay Current with Online Safety: Introducing the Online Safety Updates Course Are you a dedicated school staff member who has already completed our comprehensive Online Safety course in a previous year? We understand the importance of keeping your knowledge up-to-date, without revisiting the entire course. That’s why we’re excited to introduce the Online Safety Updates Read more about Online Safety Updates for School Staff, 2023-24[…]
New Course: Certified AI User (KS3-5)
Empower Your Pupils with the Future of Learning: Introducing Our Groundbreaking AI Course! Attention all dedicated educators and school leaders! Are you ready to introduce your pupils to the exciting world of artificial intelligence? Look no further – our innovative AI course is here to equip them with essential knowledge and skills to excel in Read more about New Course: Certified AI User (KS3-5)[…]
Online Safety: CPD-Certified training for school staff
Free accredited online safety CPD training for school staff.
Online Safety for School Staff: Change Log for 2023-24
Our popular CPD online safety course for school staff has been thoroughly updated for the 2023-24 academic year. Please see below for the change log of the updates and additions made. Module 1: Updated to reference KCSIE 2023 throughout Removed summary slide on filtering and monitoring as covered in more detail in the presentation to Read more about Online Safety for School Staff: Change Log for 2023-24[…]
Cyber security for school leaders – CPD accredited course
In October 2022, the DfE updated their guidance ‘Meeting digital and technology standards in schools and colleges’. This guidance states that: Work towards these requirements by providing governors and other leaders with access to the OSA’s new CPD-accredited course ‘Cyber security for school leaders’. Course content includes: Module 1: School cyber security introduction Module 2: Read more about Cyber security for school leaders – CPD accredited course[…]