Before you start
Practical awareness training for school and college staff.
This is practical awareness training rather than technical training for IT specialists, and it is intended for adult staff rather than pupils.
It is suitable for teachers, teaching assistants, office staff, senior leaders, pastoral teams, governors where appropriate, site and support staff, temporary and supply staff, and new starters.
For businesses, charities and other workplaces, use our General Cyber Security Training. Use General Cyber Security Training
What the course covers
The official NCSC school-staff training is an external required step in the overall Education course journey, not a CompTech-authored lesson.
- phishing and suspicious emails
- links and attachments
- passwords and MFA
- account and device security
- sensitive information
- social engineering and ransomware
- reporting concerns
- school resilience, filtering and monitoring
- NCSC school-staff training
What you'll take away
Cyber security in schools depends on everyday decisions too.
Schools use technology across teaching, administration, safeguarding, finance and communication. This training helps staff understand their part alongside the school’s technical controls and policies.
This training gives school staff practical guidance without expecting them to become cyber security specialists.
Recognise suspicious activity
Spot warning signs in emails, messages, login pages and unexpected requests.
Protect school accounts
Use stronger account habits and pay attention to unexpected MFA prompts.
Handle information carefully
Pause and verify before sharing, uploading or sending sensitive school information.
Report concerns early
Use the school’s cyber and safeguarding routes where relevant so the right people can act.
Completion and privacy
Keep the CompTech record and official evidence separate.
Further help
Want a broader view of school technology and security?
We can help you review school ICT, security responsibilities and the priorities that need attention next.