Welcome to Data Protection for Education Staff
Welcome to your data protection training. Whether you’re new to this topic or looking to refresh your understanding, this session is designed to highlight why your role is essential in keeping personal data safe and secure.
In schools, data protection isn’t just about compliance—it’s about protecting people. Every day, staff handle sensitive information about pupils, parents, and colleagues. From attendance records and safeguarding reports to emails and digital platforms, the way we manage data directly impacts trust, safety, and wellbeing.
You are central to this.
No matter your role—teacher, administrator, support staff, or senior leader—you contribute to the school’s data protection culture. Nearly every data breach in education is caused by human error, which means your awareness and actions make a real difference.
That’s why this training exists:
- To help you understand what personal data is and how it should be handled.
- To show you how data protection and child protection are closely linked.
- To prepare you for the growing risks of cyber attacks and the evolving challenges of AI in education.
- To ensure you know how to work effectively with your school’s Data Protection Officer (DPO).
Together, we’ll explore practical steps, legal responsibilities, and real-world scenarios to help you feel confident and informed. Because data protection isn’t just a policy—it’s a shared responsibility.
Let’s get started
This short video explains the learning content and purpose of the training course. The overarching aim, is to ensure all staff in education know and understand what data protection really means, and their role in helping their setting comply with the Data Protection Act 2018.
You’re now ready to start the course! Click on the first lesson below titled “The Jargon Buster” to get started.
As you progress through the lessons, make sure that you click on the “Mark Complete” buttons wherever they appear as this will ensure that your progress is logged by the system and you receive your certificate at the end.
If you have any queries or feedback about the training courses, please contact us at contact@schoolpro.uk.