Online Safety: Information for Parents

A FREE course designed to help you protect and support your child online

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Course Overview
Full Title

Online Safety: Information for Parents

Level

N/A

Duration

Learn at your own pace

Attendance

Self-guided study

Start Date

Enrol at any time

Location

Fully Online


This completely FREE online course, provided by EMD Beauty, is ideal for parents, carers, and anyone who wants to better understand how to keep young people safe in the digital world. Whether you’re new to the topic or already familiar with online safety concerns, this course offers practical advice, real-world insights, and reassuring guidance to help you navigate this ever-changing space. The course is simple and supportive, with short lessons, useful tips, and downloadable resources you can return to whenever you need. By the end of the course, you’ll feel more confident in recognising risks, starting meaningful conversations, and creating a safe and open environment for your child to explore the online world.
What you'll learn

This course is designed to give you the knowledge and tools to confidently guide and support your child’s digital life. You’ll explore the benefits and risks of smartphones, social media, and online spaces—and learn how to balance freedom with safety.

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The Positives of Smartphones, Social Media, and Online Spaces

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Why Online Safety is Important

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Glossary of Online Terms and Emojis Parents Should Know

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Recognising Exposure to Harmful or Inappropriate Content

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Spotting the Signs of Online Risk

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How to Start the Conversation with Your Child

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Setting Boundaries for Online Behaviour and Screen Time

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Helping Your Child Build Critical Thinking Skills

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Practical Tools and Tips for Online Monitoring (without invading privacy)

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Further Reading, Resources and Support

We understand that online safety can feel overwhelming, especially with constantly evolving apps, trends, and digital slang. This course breaks things down in a clear and friendly way, so you don’t need to be a tech expert to help keep your child safe. Whether for your personal peace of mind or to support young people in your professional role, this course will empower you with the skills and understanding to make a difference. Start the course today – it’s completely free and open to all.

Everything you need to know
How this course is assessed, course entry requirements and all the related fees and funding options available.
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Assessment
Method

This course isn't formally assessed.
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Entry
Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this course.

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Fees &
Funding

Funding Information does not apply to this course.

Course cost

FREE

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Hours

Monday - Friday
8:30am – 4:30pm
Sat/Sun: Closed

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