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Social Media Course for School Staff2019-03-11T21:33:46+01:00

Social Media Course for School Staff

National Online Safety are proud to present our new Social Media for Schools e-Learning course, specifically designed by school social media experts to help boost your reputation online whilst minimising social media risks for your school.

The Social Media for School Staff course has been designed by school social media experts to help boost your reputation online whilst minimising social media risks for your school. This course has been developed for Headteachers, Senior Leadership Team, Designated Social Media Managers, Coordinators, Staff Members, Teachers and Office Administrators.

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  • Developed in line with DFE statutory safeguarding requirements and Ofsted’s inspection framework
  • Interactive course content to check your understanding
  • NOS courses can be taken on computer, android, or iOS devices, making training accessible anywhere at anytime
  • Evidence training for Ofsted inspection with downloadable CPD Accredited course certificates

Unit 1: Social Media for Schools

This introductory unit explains the key differences and benefits between the main social networks, outlines how social media is being used in education and why it is becoming increasingly important for schools to manage their social media activity effectively.

Unit 2: Minimising Social Media Risks

This unit explains how schools can minimise risks when using social media. The module covers; the potential risks when using social media, considerations around safeguarding your staff and pupils, assigning relevant responsibility and taking appropriate action to protect your school from any disclosures.

Unit 3: Facebook for Schools

This unit explains how to setup and manage your school’s Facebook presence safely and effectively. Topics covered in this module include; the difference between Facebook Pages and Groups, how to engage your school’s stakeholders through Facebook and how to effectively moderate conversations on your school’s Facebook Page.

Unit 4: Twitter for Schools

This module outlines how to schools should setup and manage their Twitter profiles. The unit covers; an explanation of Twitter including the correct use of tagging, retweets and hashtags, how to stay protected on Twitter and how schools can effectively use the platform to engage with key stakeholders.

Unit 5: Instagram for Schools

Instagram is one of the fastest growing social media networks and this module explains why it is a platform that schools should consider as part of their social media strategy. This unit covers; how to navigate the platform, setup your school’s Instagram profile correctly and how to effectively use filters, tagging and hashtags.

Unit 6: Pinterest for Schools

This module outlines how Pinterest is being effectively used by schools. The unit explains how to setup your school’s Pinterest presence correctly, create collaborative and private boards, best practice ‘pinning’ and how to measure success of activity.

Interested? Contact us today to find out more.