Essential Tools for Child Protection
Free Online Child Safeguarding Resources for Educators
We’ve curated these free online child safeguarding resources to support educators in creating safer environments for children.
These trusted organizations offer downloadable materials, training modules, and guidance documents that can help strengthen your school’s safeguarding practices.
All resources are completely free to access and use.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy offers free interactive lessons on digital citizenship and online safety. Their educator resources include comprehensive modules on creating safe online learning environments, preventing cyberbullying, and teaching students about responsible digital behavior.
UNICEF
UNICEF provides globally-recognized safeguarding materials including training guides. Their resources cover recognizing signs of abuse, reporting procedures, and creating child-friendly support systems within educational environments.
Virtual College
Virtual College delivers free e-learning modules specifically designed for educational settings. Their resources include interactive courses on safeguarding fundamentals, handling disclosures, and implementing effective safeguarding policies in schools.
Global Schools Forum
Global Schools Forum offers specialized and culturally sensitive safeguarding resources for educators worldwide, particularly tailored for non-state schools. Their free Child Protection Toolkit includes policy development guidance, implementation steps, and templates.
Alison
Alison offers free certified courses on child protection and safeguarding best practices. Their self-paced learning materials cover legal frameworks, practical intervention strategies, and developing a culture of safeguarding within educational institutions.
NSPCC
The NSPCC offers comprehensive resources specifically focused on keeping children safe in digital environments. Their educator hub provides downloadable worksheets, classroom activities, and professional development resources to help teachers confidently address online safeguarding.
eSafety Commissioner
The eSafety Commissioner’s schools’ hub provides educators with evidence-based resources to promote online safety and digital citizenship. Their free toolkit includes curriculum-aligned lesson plans, classroom activities, and learning materials to help teachers address cyberbullying and harmful content.
