Free online safety webinars for schools

Price

Free

Format

Webinar

Duration

1 hour

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Free training to help you keep children safe online, supported by Vodafone

This free eight-part on-demand webinar series covers the online safety topics children and young people want you to know about.

Our safeguarding experts share case studies and the first-hand perspectives of children and young people.

The webinars cover essential topics such as harmful content, grooming, scams, navigating social media and digital footprints.

The sessions were recorded live each month from September 2025 to April 2026. They are now available for you to watch on demand.

How to watch

If you attended a live webinar, the recording will be available in your learning account.

To watch for the first time:

Select your chosen webinar(s) on our learning portal.
Sign in to, or create, your learning account.
Access the recorded session.

Each webinar will be available for six months from when you first access it.

Why you should watch

Free training from safeguarding experts.
No previous learning needed.
Gain valuable insights from the perspectives of children, young people and professionals heard through Childline and the NSPCC Helpline.
Short 60-minute sessions keeping you up to date with the latest guidance on keeping children safe online.
Once you’ve watched the recording, we have a range of further information, training and downloadable resources to help you protect the children you work or volunteer with.

98%

of our customers would recommend NSPCC training

* We received 35,700 evaluation forms from people who had taken our elearning courses between 1st April 2025 - 31st March 2026. 35,019 (98.1%) said they would recommend the course they had taken.

Who are the webinars for?

These online safety webinars are designed for all professionals who work or volunteer in education settings.

They may also be of interest to those working in other settings such as youth group leaders and sports coaches.

Delivered in partnership

The voice of young people

Explore the dynamic world of online safety from the perspective of children and young people. The webinar shares the views of young people on what they want to know about and what they wish you knew more about. It covers how children and young people are using the internet, the benefits and risks of being online, youth views on online safety education, how to involve parents and carers and how professionals working with children can act to support young people and children online.

This webinar was recorded in September 2025.

Harmful online content

Explore the online harms children and young people face in their daily lives. With real-life case studies and first-hand perspectives, gain a deep understanding of legal and illegal harms such as self-generated imagery, harassment and abuse, and explicit material. Learn from safeguarding experts about the measures in place to report concerns and discover how to adopt an empathetic approach to safeguarding in the digital age.

This webinar was recorded in October 2025.

Grooming: signs and indicators

Take a focused look at what online grooming is, how technology is used in grooming and what signs and indicators you need to be aware of. This webinar also provides an overview of online sexual extortion, known as 'sextortion', catfishing and the preventative measures you can take to protect children and young people from online grooming.

This webinar was recorded in November 2025

Grooming: 'sextortion'

This webinar explores online grooming and online sexual extortion, also known as 'sextortion'. You will learn what sextortion is, how it happens and how it can occur within relationships. By understanding the impact of sextortion with real-life case studies, you will learn effective responses and preventative measures to protect young people.

This webinar was recorded in January 2026.

Supporting young people to navigate social media

Explore what social media is, how children and young people use it, the benefits and risks associated with it, the role of algorithms and the concepts of misinformation, disinformation and fake news. Learn what you can do to help young people navigate social media safely.

This webinar was recorded in February 2026.

Radicalisation

Gain a clear understanding of radicalisation and its impact on individuals and communities, explore how the internet and social media platforms are used to radicalise individuals, and learn to identify the early warning signs of radicalisation in children and young people. By discovering the practical steps to prevent radicalisation, you can support those at risk whilst understanding the intersection between radicalisation, misogyny and violence against women and girls.

This webinar was recorded in February 2026.

Online scams and gaming risks

Get comprehensive insights into understanding online scams and the world of online gaming. You will learn what online gaming is, its impact on young people, and the signs of online gaming addiction. The webinar will also cover the role of marketing in gaming and the connections between online gaming and gambling.

This webinar was recorded in March 2026.

Digital footprints and online presence

Delve into the concept of digital footprints, consider the role social media plays and how you can effectively support children and young people in managing their footprint. This webinar explores the principles of digital citizenship alongside the implications of digital footprints and the importance of parental involvement in managing online presence.

This webinar was recorded in April 2026.

How to watch the webinars

The recorded webinars will work in most browsers, though we recommend that you use Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge or Safari (not Firefox). You will need to make sure your browser is up to date.

The videos can be accessed on PCs and Macs, as well as iPads or other tablet devices. Please note, we are unable to provide full technical support for tablet users. We do not support other mobile devices. If you choose to use a mobile device we would recommend watching the video in full screen mode.

Video playback controls will vary and are dependent on the browser used. Your browser may automatically mute the video when it starts playing, but you should be able to unmute the video using the speaker icon on the bottom right of the player toolbar.

If you experience problems with the videos then we recommend you try using a different browser. You can also try:

updating your web browser
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accepting our cookies (essential cookies are required)
turning off private browsing
enabling JavaScript
permitting access to videos on Vimeo
setting the following web domain to ‘trusted’: https://mylearning.nspcc.org.uk
watching the video in full screen mode.

Call us on 0116 234 7246 or email learning@nspcc.org.uk if you have any questions.

Watch the webinars

You will need to sign up for an account on our learning portal.

If you're a new customer, you will be asked to provide a billing address but you won't be charged. The webinars are free to access.

Questions? Call us on 0116 234 7246 or email learning@nspcc.org.uk.

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