This course is designed for parents, safeguarding professionals, and anyone working with children and young people. It provides the learner with a clear understanding of sextortion, a form of online abuse where coercion, manipulation and threats are used to control their victims.

Abuse between children and young people can take many forms - physical, sexual, emotional, and increasingly, online. This course explores the complex dynamics of child-on-child abuse, including how environmental, social, and digital factors contribute to harmful behaviours.

Professionals and parents tell us that they struggle to keep up with the ever-evolving trends of social media platforms. There is a need now more than ever to understand these platforms, as children and young people are spending an increasing amount of time online.

In an era where online interactions have the power to shape real-world attitudes and behaviours, understanding the complexities of incel ideology, toxic masculinity, and misogynistic narratives is crucial.

This course provides clear guidance for recognising, responding to, and managing online bullying behaviour targeted at school staff. You’ll explore how this behaviour impacts individuals and the wider school community, and gain practical strategies to help protect yourself, maintain professional boundaries, and support a safer learning environment.

Pornography is more accessible than ever, with young people increasingly exposed to explicit content online. This course examines the pornography of today, how access and content has changed, and the risks this poses to those in your care.

From viral trends and social media influencers to immersive gaming and anonymous chat apps, young people’s digital lives are constantly changing. This session offers a clear and current look at the online world as it really is for children and young people today.

Consent is a vital part of healthy relationships - yet young people are often exposed to inconsistent messages about what it really means. This course explores the legal, social, and cultural context of consent, including how its understanding has evolved over time.

The digital world is designed to capture attention—and keep it. In this course, we’ll explore how social media platforms, games, and streaming services are engineered to be engaging, and how this can lead to compulsive or unhealthy use among children and young people.

The session explores common online risks, including exposure to inappropriate content, contact from strangers, and challenges around screen time. Parents and carers will also be guided through practical tools such as safety settings, parental controls, and how to access platform-specific support to help protect their children online.