Subject
Education Learning and Guidance
Region
East Midlands
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Northern Ireland
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Wales
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Length
60 minutes
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About this Course

last update on: 13/05/2026

The Actions Counters Terrorism (ACT) for Education e-learning is a bespoke training package designed for all staff working in education settings. It helps learners to:

  • Identify security vulnerabilities
  • Recognise suspicious activity
  • Respond effectively during an incident

This free course has been developed by the Department for Education, in collaboration with the National Counter Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO). It incorporates key security principles, including:

  • Run, Hide, Tell
  • The HOT Protocol
  • The Power of Hello

Technical Guidance

For the best experience, please complete the e-learning using Google Chrome, as this will enhance performance.

Certification

Once you have successfully completed the course, your certificate will be available via your user profile.

Further Reading

It is important to also review the Department for Education’s Protective Security and Preparedness Guidance for Education Settings, which provides more detailed information on the topics covered in the e-learning.