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NSPCC Learning

Who we are

At NSPCC Learning, we’re experts in safeguarding, here to support you – providing you with everything you need to help you protect the children and young people you work with. We keep you up-to-date with the latest child protection policy, practice and research. We deliver expert eLearning courses and face-to-face training for your organisation and income generated from the sale of our training courses is reinvested back into the NSPCC to help protect children. We also provide bespoke consultancy and share our knowledge of what works to help you deliver services for children and families. 

Everyone who comes into contact with children and young people has a responsibility to keep them safe. We’re here, by your side, to help you do that.

What we do

At NSPCC Learning we offer resources, training and consultancy to all those working with children with a focus on training for school and educational staff. Our training programmes are developed and delivered by experts to ensure your colleagues feel confident in their role. Regularly updated with the latest legislation and guidance, our cost-effective training courses are available in a range of formats to suit individual needs. From introductory courses covering basic safeguarding requirements to specialist and advanced training, our courses give you the knowledge you need to protect children now and in the future. Our safeguarding and child protection training courses will help you meet your statutory requirements and keep children safe in your school, academy or college and Our essential training packages cover crucial training needs for both primary and secondary schools.

We are delighted to announce that all CST members can now access an exclusive 20% discount on NSPCC's safeguarding e-learning courses using CST20 before 31/08/25.
 
This special offer is available for all bookings made during the 2025 summer term and applies to NSPCC’s e-learning courses. These courses developed by safeguarding and child protection experts, are CPD certified and come with a full year of access.
To book your course/s please use the exclusive discount code CST20 during checkout. If you have any questions regarding the courses or the booking process, you can contact NSPCC Learning directly on learning@nspcc.org.uk or call 0116 234 7246.

The discounts apply to the following courses listed below (please note further discounts are available for bulk purchases). Find out more below: 
 
Safeguarding training for schools, academies and colleges
 Introductory course for anyone working in schools - only £35 plus 20% discount.
 
Online safety training
Topics to include; emerging online harms, sex and relationships online and online bullying - only £30 plus 20% discount.
 
Safeguarding for SEND
An introductory course for education staff who work with children and young people who are disabled and have additional needs - only £30 plus 20% discount.

Child protection for school governors
This course covers policies, procedures, principles and practice to ensure a consistent and whole school/Trust approach to safeguarding - only £25 plus 20% discount.
 
Harmful sexual behaviour in schools
Only £35 plus 20% discount
 
Safer recruitment in schools
Courses to help schools, academies and colleges recruit the right staff and volunteers to keep pupils safe - only £35 plus 20% discount (note this course is available as a face to face and virtual course - discounts only apply for the eLearning course).
 
Mental health and wellbeing safeguarding in education
Course to help recognise, respond to and support children and young people's mental health in schools and colleges - only £30 plus 20% discount.
 
Child protection online training packages for schools

Package: Child protection for primary schools
Access to four of the most popular Primary education setting courses - only £95 plus 20% discount.

Package: Child protection for secondary schools
Access to four of the most popular Secondary education setting courses - only £95 plus 20% discount.

How we help

At NSPCC Learning we understand the importance of providing in depth and knowledgeable training to schools and educational staff, so they are able to protect children when in education. On top of our elearning courses, we offer a wide range of services to the education sector to inform and support on key areas around safeguarding and child protection. Whether this be free resources and blogs available on our website or signing up to our weekly newsletter for the latest news and information, you can rest assured that NSPCC Learning will support you in safeguarding and protecting children within education.  

Resources
We provide expert resources to help you with every aspect of safeguarding. From policy updates and case review briefings, to teaching resources and lesson plans, whatever sector you work in, we have everything you need to help you protect the children you work with.
 
Talk PANTS helps children understand that their body belongs to them through simple conversations and activities. Download our free Talk PANTS school resources, including lesson plans, classroom activities and slide presentations. Designed for early years, primary schools and children with SEND all our resources come with teaching guidance to help create a safe learning environment. Talk PANTS is in partnership with PSHE Association, ensuring the resources supplied follow best practice principles for safe and effective PSHE education. 
 
PANTS resources for schools and teachers

Speak out Stay safe is a safeguarding programme for children aged 5-11 that supports school safeguarding duties. Available to all primary schools in the UK and Channel Islands, the programme is designed to help children understand all forms of abuse and how to recognise the signs. The Speak out Stay safe programme contains virtual assemblies, follow on lesson plans and face to face workshop opportunities, with additional support available via a local schools co-ordinator. The programme content links directly to curricula and is also available for SEND/ASN/ALN primary schools. 

Speak out stay safe

Training
We deliver expert online learning courses and face-to-face training to help you and your organisation protect children. Whether you’re looking for introductory courses on child protection or information on more advanced, specific topics, we offer an array of interactive and engaging training for different sectors, helping you to keep children safe, and empowering you in your role.

Consultancy
We provide bespoke consultancy, working with you and understanding your specific challenges to make sure you’re doing everything you can to protect the children you work with. Led by specialist child protection experts we will work with you to identify clear steps you can take to help your staff and organisation keep children safe and ensure safeguarding is embedded across your organisation.

Get in touch

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Charity no: 1107640

Contact details

Confederation of School Trusts (CST)
Suite 1, Whiteley Mill
39 Nottingham Road
Stapleford
Nottingham    NG9 8AD

0115 9170142

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