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GDPR in Education CPD Course
CPD Online College

Online CPD course

Summary

Price
£28.80 inc VAT
Study method
Online
Duration
3 hours · Self-paced
Access to content
Lifetime access
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
3 CPD hours / points
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  • GDPR in Education - Free
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Overview

This GDPR in Education course is aimed at a range of Education providers, from nurseries through to colleges. Every member of staff in an Education setting needs to understand how to process data securely and in compliance with the law, so this course should be suitable for whoever handles data within the Education sector.

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CPD

3 CPD hours / points
Accredited by The CPD Certification Service

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Description

The protection of data is essential in all organisations, no more essential than in Educational settings, as personal data is a valuable commodity

GDPR compliance increases the accountability that Education settings have, and it is one of the important features when it comes to successfully safeguarding children and young people.

Education providers must comply with the law for all data processing activities. There are a number of roles and responsibilities that staff in Education must undertake to ensure that their setting’s data processing activities are secure and legally compliant.

This course will cover everything you need to know about data protection in education, including the role of a Data Protection Officer, the types of information that will be handled, you will also explore how your educational setting can ensure that they are GDPR complaint.

In order to complete the course, you must achieve 80% or more in the final multiple choice quiz.

You will earn 3 CPD points on completion of the course, this course will take around 3 hours to complete and the certificate will last for two years.

  • Fully CPD registered
  • Completed online with instant downloadable certificate
  • Fully printed certificate posted next day
  • Complete the online multiple choice assessment as many times as you need to pass

Units Covered

  • Unit 1 – Introduction to GPDR in Education – In the first unit of our GDPR in Education course, you will explore what GDPR is, why GDPR in Education is important and why Data Protection Officers are required in schools. You will also explore the roles and responsibilities of a Data Protection Officer.
  • Unit 2 – Personal Data in Education – This unit will examine in more detail what personal data is, the difference between personal and sensitive data, the types of information that will be handled in school, as well as how long you can store student data for after they leave school.
  • Unit 3 – How to Become GDPR Compliant – In this unit you will look at examples of good practice being followed in schools, as well as how you can gain parental consent for data processing and the risk of non-compliance. You will also explore the types of penalties.
  • Unit 4 – Good Practice – In the final unit you will explore some of the good practices that Educational settings should implement to be complaint with GDPR, you will explore the importance of performing audits on data processing practices, as well as issuing privacy notices to parents.

Who is this course for?

This course is suitable for anyone in the education sector and anyone wanting to know more about data protection in education.

Requirements

You are required to complete a multiple choice quiz at the end of the course, you must achieve 80% or above to pass, if you don't pass first time, you can re-take as many times as you need to pass.

Career path

This course is suitable for anyone in the education sector and anyone wanting to know more about data protection in education.

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This course is advertised on Reed.co.uk by the Course Provider, whose terms and conditions apply. Purchases are made directly from the Course Provider, and as such, content and materials are supplied by the Course Provider directly. Reed is acting as agent and not reseller in relation to this course. Reed's only responsibility is to facilitate your payment for the course. It is your responsibility to review and agree to the Course Provider's terms and conditions and satisfy yourself as to the suitability of the course you intend to purchase. Reed will not have any responsibility for the content of the course and/or associated materials.

FAQs

Study method describes the format in which the course will be delivered. At Reed Courses, courses are delivered in a number of ways, including online courses, where the course content can be accessed online remotely, and classroom courses, where courses are delivered in person at a classroom venue.

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

A regulated qualification is delivered by a learning institution which is regulated by a government body. In England, the government body which regulates courses is Ofqual. Ofqual regulated qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which can help students understand how different qualifications in different fields compare to each other. The framework also helps students to understand what qualifications they need to progress towards a higher learning goal, such as a university degree or equivalent higher education award.

An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body's logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.
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