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Discover Oodles Training's online courses, a fantastic way for education professionals to gain essential CPD (Continuing Professional Development) quickly and conveniently. Our flexible e-learning platform allows you to manage your professional development in your own time and at your own speed, a preferred method for busy school staff.
Our engaging online programmes utilise video-based e-learning to expertly guide you through each topic, followed by straightforward online assessments. Explore all the tailored courses you can complete with us online, designed to enhance your skills and boost your career in the education sector.
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Duration
1 hour
Valid For
3 years
Delivery
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Online
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Oodles Training's Online Appraisal Training Level 1 is specifically designed for education staff, simplifying what can often feel like a daunting process. This flexible online course allows you to gain essential CPD at your own pace, fitting seamlessly into your busy school schedule.
Appraisals are typically conducted annually in schools, and their effectiveness hinges on correct completion and monitoring. This course clearly explains why we have appraisals and provides practical guidance on how to carry them out effectively within your school environment. By the end of this engaging online session, you'll understand how to make the appraisal process a genuinely positive experience. You'll explore the entire review and appraisal journey, learning to develop a constructive approach and receiving clear guidance every step of the way, all through convenient video-based e-learning and online assessment.
Duration
1.5 hours
Valid For
3 years
Delivery
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Online
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Oodles Training's Online Coaching Level 1 course is specifically designed for education professionals, offering a powerful way to unlock potential within your school. Embrace the flexibility of online learning, allowing you to gain vital CPD at your own pace, directly impacting staff and student development.
This course introduces the core principles of coaching as a process that develops individuals to be their best selves. Learn how effective coaching unlocks barriers, overcomes obstacles, and instils confidence, fostering a 'can do' attitude focused on future growth. Discover that a good coach empowers individuals by focusing on behaviours and placing ownership for improvement with them, rather than requiring subject matter expertise. Through engaging video-based e-learning and convenient online assessment, you'll acquire fundamental coaching skills to empower colleagues and students alike in your educational setting.
Duration
45 minutes
Valid For
3 years
Delivery
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Online
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This Online Complaint Handling Level 1 course is specifically designed for education professionals, empowering you to effectively manage concerns within your school. Embrace the flexibility of online learning, allowing you to gain essential CPD at your own pace, directly enhancing your professional skills.
This vital course focuses on how complaints can be handled efficiently to achieve the best possible outcome, always adhering to your school's policies and procedures. You'll learn the basics of effective complaint handling, gaining practical strategies to defuse challenging situations and contribute to a positive resolution. Through engaging video-based e-learning and convenient online assessment, you'll develop the confidence to navigate complaints constructively in your educational setting.
Duration
1.5 hours
Valid For
3 years
Delivery
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Online
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Navigate challenging situations with confidence using Oodles Training's Online Conflict Management Level 2 course. This vital programme equips school staff with the methods and processes to facilitate the peaceful resolution of conflict.
Embrace the convenience of online learning, allowing you to integrate this crucial CPD into your schedule seamlessly. You'll gain the ability to identify potential conflict situations early and learn proactive strategies to deal with issues calmly and professionally, preventing escalation. Through engaging video-based e-learning and an accessible online assessment, develop the essential skills to foster a more harmonious and productive environment within your school.
Duration
2 hours
Valid For
3 years
Delivery
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Online
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Ensure compliance and safety in your school with Oodles Training's Online COSHH Level 2 course. This essential training is designed for the education sector, recognising that Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations apply widely, from science labs to cleaning cupboards. If your school staff are dealing with any chemicals – from paints to cleaning agents – or creating anything potentially harmful, understanding COSHH responsibilities is paramount.
This Level 2 course covers all the fundamental aspects of COSHH, making it ideal for all staff members as part of induction or regular refresher training. Learn the rules, understand your duties, and gain the knowledge to keep everyone safe. Our programme includes insights into the latest CPL regulations, delivered conveniently through video-based e-learning and an online assessment that fits perfectly into your schedule
Duration
1.5 hours
Valid For
3 years
Delivery
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Online
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Elevate relationships within your school community with Oodles Training's Online Customer Service Level 2 course, focussing on the education sector. Good customer service skills are fundamental for nearly all staff in schools, from front office teams to teaching assistants and leadership.
This flexible online learning opportunity allows your team to enhance their CPD at a pace that suits them, without disrupting the school day. When staff adopt strong customer service approaches, it profoundly contributes to a more positive working and learning environment for everyone. This training is ideal for increasing effective working relationships not only among employees but also crucially between staff and parents, fostering a more collaborative and supportive school atmosphere. Empower your team to deliver exceptional service, building stronger connections across your educational establishment.
Duration
3 hours
Valid For
3 years
Delivery
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Online
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Oodles Training's Online GDPR Data Protection course is vital for all education professionals, providing crucial insight into the regulations governing data storage and security within schools. This flexible online learning platform allows you to gain essential CPD at your own pace, ensuring your school remains compliant.
Keeping data safe is a legal requirement, and this course clearly outlines these obligations, helping school staff understand both the 'why' and 'how' of compliance.
You'll learn to interpret your responsibilities under the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) and gain practical knowledge on handling Subject Access Requests (SARs) effectively. The course also delves into the lawful basis for handling data, a critical component for all data processing activities in your educational setting. Equip your team with the knowledge to safeguard sensitive information and maintain legal compliance.
Duration
1 hour
Valid For
1 year
Delivery
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Online
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Oodles Training offers essential Online DSE / VDU Level 2 training, for education professionals who regularly use display screen equipment. This course is designed to meet the Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992, making it vital for school staff classified by the HSE as 'DSE users' – those working at desks with displays for an hour or more daily.
Embrace the convenience of online learning to gain this crucial CPD at your own pace. This training highlights correct posture and optimal working positions, directly addressing the prevention of common medical conditions arising from improper setup, such as neck/back pain, headaches, stiffness, sight problems, and upper limb conditions. Ensure a healthier, more productive working environment for your team and promote long-term well-being within your school.
Duration
1 hour
Valid For
3 years
Delivery
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Online
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Oodles Training's Online Equality, Diversity & Inclusion course is specifically designed for the education sector, championing these fundamental values within your school community. This crucial CPD can be completed flexibly online, allowing school staff to enhance their understanding at their own pace.
In the UK, equality, diversity, and human rights are defining societal values. This course promotes equality of opportunity for all, empowering every individual in your school to achieve their full potential, free from prejudice and discrimination. Crucially, we also include Inclusion, exploring how to genuinely embrace and include everyone, regardless of their background or beliefs, fostering a truly welcoming and equitable learning environment for all
Duration
30 minutes to 3 hours depending on course chosen
Valid For
3 years
Delivery
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Online
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Oodles Training offers crucial fire safety courses via flexible online video learning, perfectly suited for the education sector. Equip your school staff with vital knowledge and help ensure a safer environment with these convenient, self-paced programmes:
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Online Fire Extinguisher Training (VTQ): This short introductory course provides essential knowledge on different fire extinguisher types and crucially, how and when to use them safely in an emergency. Ideal for all school staff to build initial confidence.
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Online Fire Safety Awareness Level 1: In just over an hour, this course covers the basics of fire safety. It's ideal for all staff in schools, offering foundational understanding of fire prevention and emergency procedures to promote a safety-conscious culture.
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Online Fire Marshal / Fire Warden Level 2: This comprehensive training, approximately 3 hours in length, meets all the requirements for Fire Marshal or Fire Warden certification. Perfect for designated staff members, it covers their critical role, how to ensure a fire-safe environment, and what actions to take if a fire occurs in your educational establishment.
These online courses provide essential CPD, allowing your team to complete vital training flexibly around their busy schedules, enhancing safety and compliance across your school.
Duration
30 minutes to 3 hours depending on course chosen
Valid For
3 years (1 year for AED)
Delivery
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Online
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Oodles Training offers a selection of essential First Aid courses available via convenient online video learning, perfectly suited for the education sector. These flexible programmes are ideal for boosting knowledge and confidence among your school staff.
Please note: For full HSE, Ofsted, and ISI compliant First Aid certifications, explore our comprehensive face-to-face or blended course options can be found here
Our purely online video First Aid training includes:
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Online AED (Defibrillator) Operator Training: This vital 3-hour course covers the effective use and essential maintenance of Automatic External Defibrillators (AEDs). Boost staff confidence and ensure your team is ready to operate this life-saving equipment swiftly in your school.
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Online Anaphylaxis Awareness (EpiPen): In just over an hour, this crucial training covers the correct use of EpiPen, Jext, and Emerade auto-injectors. It's essential for school staff who work with pupils with known anaphylaxis, ensuring preparedness for severe allergic reactions.
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Online Appointed Persons in the Workplace: This 2.5-hour course is designed for education staff who require foundational first aid training but do not need a full HSE-compliant qualification. It provides key skills for managing minor incidents in your school environment.
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Online Basic First Aid: A comprehensive 3-hour course covering a wide range of essential basic first aid topics, ideal for all school personnel seeking foundational emergency response knowledge.
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Online Basic Life Support (BLS): This 2-hour video training covers the critical BLS syllabus, including vital paediatric BLS protocols. Equip your staff with the fundamental skills for life-threatening emergencies involving both adults and children in your educational setting.
These online courses provide flexible CPD, allowing your team to enhance their skills at their own pace, contributing to a safer and more prepared school environment.
Duration
1 hour 30 minutes
Valid For
3 years
Delivery
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Online
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Ensure robust food safety compliance within your school, nursery, or college with Oodles Training's CPD certified Food Hygiene Level 1 online course. This essential food safety training is specifically tailored for educational environments, making it perfect for school staff, teachers, and catering assistants.
This flexible online programme covers all critical UK food safety regulations, providing comprehensive knowledge on:
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Safe food preparation practices
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Proper food storage techniques
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Preventing cross-contamination
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Understanding foodborne infections
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Effective use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
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Accurate date marking procedures
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Illness reporting protocols
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Basic kitchen first aid
Gain your food hygiene certificate online today and empower your team with the knowledge to maintain the highest standards of food safety in your educational setting.
Duration
3 hours 30 minutes
Valid For
3 years
Delivery
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Online
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Oodles Training's accredited, online Food Safety Level 2 qualification is essential for any school employee directly involved in food preparation, handling, or service across UK educational environments. This includes teachers, catering staff, and kitchen assistants in your school, nursery, or college.
Our comprehensive e-learning programme ensures robust food hygiene compliance and significantly reduces risks, specifically tailored for educational settings. Key areas covered include:
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Advanced food preparation techniques relevant for school kitchens.
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In-depth UK food safety regulations specific to the education sector.
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Understanding and applying HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) principles within a school food service.
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Safe food storage solutions for educational premises.
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Preventing foodborne infections and cross-contamination in schools.
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Effective reporting procedures for educational staff.
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Correct use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in school kitchens.
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Accurate interpretation of food date marks.
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Protocols for reporting illness in a school or nursery food environment.
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Essential basic first aid in the school kitchen.
This online Food Safety Level 2 course is ideal for professionals in school catering, nursery food provision, and college food services. Gain your certified Food Safety Level 2 certificate with flexible, high-quality online training, ensuring the safety of students and staff.
Duration
3.5 hours
Valid For
3 years
Delivery
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Online
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Oodles Training's Online Health and Safety Awareness course is specifically designed for the education sector, providing comprehensive training for all school staff who require a robust understanding of workplace safety. This flexible online programme ensures your school meets essential Health and Safety regulations.
Learn conveniently at your own pace through engaging video-based modules and an online assessment. The course covers a wide array of vital topics to create a safer school environment, including:
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Regulations, precautions, and safety planning
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Risk assessing and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
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Understanding accident causes and employer/employee responsibilities
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RIDDOR (Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations)
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COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) basics
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First aid principles and workstation/VDU safety
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Working at heights and gas safety
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Occupational health and infection control
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Electricity safety and enforcement procedures
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Key links and dangers related to fire safety and manual handling within educational settings.
Equip your team with the knowledge to maintain a compliant and secure school, safeguarding everyone within its premises.
Duration
30 minutes
Valid For
3 years
Delivery
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Online
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Oodles Training offers essential Online Ladder Awareness Training, specifically tailored for the education sector. This vital course is designed to ensure the safety of all school staff who may use ladders in their roles, from maintenance teams to IT support or anyone accessing high areas within school premises.
Through our flexible online learning platform, you can gain critical CPD at your own pace, without disruption to the school day. This training covers the fundamental principles of ladder safety, including:
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Correct ladder selection for various tasks in an educational environment.
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Safe inspection procedures to identify defects.
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Proper positioning and securing techniques to prevent falls.
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Safe climbing and working practices on ladders.
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Understanding the risks associated with ladder use and how to mitigate them.
Empower your team with the knowledge to use ladders safely and effectively, significantly reducing the risk of accidents in your school.
Duration
1 hour
Valid For
3 years
Delivery
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Online
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Oodles Training's Online Legionella Awareness course is specifically designed for the education sector, providing crucial knowledge for all school staff on a vital health hazard. Current legislation, including the Health and Safety at Work Act and the HSE’s updated code of practice (L8), mandates that schools and building owners have a legal duty to manage Legionella risks.
This interactive online training assists your team in identifying the dangers posed by Legionella and covers practical ways to identify and assess sources of risk from Legionella on school premises. You'll gain sufficient knowledge to either initiate a Legionella control programme yourself or make confident, informed decisions when commissioning external experts. Equip your school with the expertise to protect students and staff from this unseen threat, ensuring compliance and peace of mind.
Duration
6.5 hours
Valid For
3 years
Delivery
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Online
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Oodles Training offers Major Incident Planning and Support training, specifically adaptable for the education sector. While available for medical and private sectors, our high-level planning courses can be tailored to equip schools, colleges, and universities with robust strategies for managing significant emergencies.
Because this is a high-level course with different versions available to meet diverse sectoral requirements, the full curriculum is available by contacting us directly. If your educational establishment is interested in enhancing its major incident preparedness and emergency response capabilities, please get in touch to discuss your specific needs. We're ready to help you build a resilient plan for any major incident.
Duration
1 hour to 3 hours
Valid For
3 years
Delivery
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Online
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Oodles Training offers a comprehensive suite of online Mental Health Awareness courses, specifically designed for the education sector. These flexible, video-based e-learning programmes allow school staff to gain vital CPD at their own pace, fostering a more supportive and understanding environment for mental wellbeing.
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Online Mental Health Awareness Level 1 for Education. Equip all your school staff with foundational understanding through our Online Mental Health Awareness Level 1 course. In approximately one hour of flexible online video learning, participants will gain crucial insight into common mental health conditions that may be identified in the school environment. The course focuses on teaching individuals how to effectively signpost those in need to appropriate support, promoting a culture of care and early intervention within your educational setting.
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Online Mental Health Awareness Level 2 for Education. Deepen your understanding of mental wellbeing in schools with Oodles Training's Online Mental Health Awareness Level 2 course. This approximately 2.5-hour video learning programme explores the effects of mental health in the workplace, specifically tailored for the education sector. Hear from a range of mental health experts on various conditions that can be identified in a school setting, learn effective signposting techniques, and discover practical strategies for creating a truly mentally healthy workplace for all staff and pupils. Gain essential CPD conveniently online.
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Online Mental Health Awareness Level 3 for Education. For education professionals taking a leading role in mental wellbeing, Oodles Training presents the Online Mental Health Awareness Level 3 course. This comprehensive 3-hour online training is ideal for those responsible for championing and implementing mental health strategies within their school. Develop advanced understanding of mental health challenges in an educational context, explore proactive leadership approaches, and refine your ability to support and guide colleagues and pupils effectively. Enhance your strategic impact on mental wellbeing with this crucial CPD qualification.
Looking for More In-Depth Mental Health Training? If you haven't found exactly what you're looking for in our online modules, Oodles Training offers a wider range of mental health courses that can be delivered face-to-face at your school or via a live virtual course. This includes specialised training such as Emergency First Aid for Mental Health. Full details of these comprehensive courses can be found by exploring our dedicated Mental Health & Wellbeing section on the website.
Duration
3.25 hours
Valid For
3 years
Delivery
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Online
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Oodles Training's Online Pet First Aid course offers vital skills often overlooked, specifically beneficial for students and education communities with animals. Just like humans, pets can have accidents, and knowing basic first aid can make a critical difference.
This flexible online learning course allows students to gain essential knowledge at their own pace. While Pet First Aid is not designed to replace professional veterinary care, it teaches you to recognise an emergency, how to calm your pet, and crucially, how to reduce the risks of delayed treatment. This makes it ideal for students with pets, those looking for holiday jobs involving animal care, or aspiring dog walkers. Equip yourself with the confidence to provide immediate care when it matters most.
Duration
40 minutes
Valid For
3 years
Delivery
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Online
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Oodles Training's Online Presentation Skills course is a vital asset for students and education professionals alike, recognising that effective presentation is key across all sectors. Whether it's presenting a project, a research paper, or delivering a lesson, mastering these skills leads to impactful results.
This flexible online learning course allows you to gain crucial CPD at your own pace. It covers all the key aspects of giving an effective and memorable presentation, from initial planning to confident delivery. You'll learn how to structure your content, engage your audience, and communicate with impact, boosting your self-assurance in any public speaking scenario. This course is perfect for students preparing for university, interviews, or career entry, as well as teachers and staff looking to refine their delivery in the classroom or to colleagues.
Duration
2 hours
Valid For
3 years
Delivery
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Online
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Oodles Training's Online Safeguarding of Children Level 2 course is specifically designed for the education sector, providing crucial training for school staff, volunteers, and parents. This flexible online programme ensures your entire school community knows how to effectively identify and report possible cases of abuse and neglect.
Children can be at risk in many environments, and this essential CPD course ensures a comprehensive understanding of safeguarding challenges. You'll learn how to recognise potential problems, implement strategies for avoiding harmful situations, and confidently deal with abuse and neglect once identified. Through engaging video-based learning and online assessment, empower your team to maintain a robust safeguarding culture and protect the well-being of all children in your care
Duration
30 minutes
Valid For
3 years
Delivery
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Online
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Oodles Training's Online Slips, Trips, and Falls Level 2 course is essential for all education sector environments. This vital training helps schools, colleges, and nurseries identify areas where staff, pupils, and visitors could sustain injuries.
Through convenient online learning, your team can quickly grasp the critical risks associated with slips, trips, and falls. Understanding these hazards makes it far easier to identify potential problems and implement preventative measures, ultimately leading to fewer unnecessary injuries across your educational premises. Ensure a safer environment for your entire school community with this crucial CPD.
Duration
2 hours
Valid For
3 years
Delivery
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Online
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Oodles Training's Online Working at Height Level 2 course is essential for all education sector staff who might undertake tasks at height within your school, college, or university. This comprehensive online programme covers working safely with ladders, step ladders, and harness systems.
Through flexible online learning, you'll quickly understand your obligations under Health and Safety regulations and learn to significantly reduce the risk of accidents in your educational environment. The course rigorously follows HSE recommendations and guidelines to ensure full compliance with Working at Height Regulations, empowering your team to perform tasks safely and confidently.