Online Support
for Schools (OSS)
Elevate your skills anytime, anywhere with our professional development hub for teachers and leaders in British Council Partner Schools.
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What is the OSS platform?
The Online Support for Schools (OSS) is an easy-to-use online resource hub for teachers and leaders at British Council Partner Schools. You’ll have access to over 150 teacher training modules that cater to your diverse range of professional development needs and personal development goals such as:
Classroom management
Resources and guidelines
Safeguarding
Special education needs courses
Leadership pathways
Core teaching skills
Equip yourself with the tools and resources needed to excel in your role and make a lasting impact on school improvement.
How does the OSS help with professional development?
Accessible learning anytime, anywhere
Whether you are at home, at school or on the go, the OSS gives you flexible access to resources so your professional development can fit around your schedule. Learn independently at your own pace, from any location, and return to resources whenever you need them.
Learn in the way that works for you
OSS supports different learning styles through rich, diverse content that goes beyond traditional textbooks and lectures. Resources include video, audio, case studies and discussion forums. You can also combine different formats by watching, listening, reading and discussing to apply learning in real school contexts.
Customise your growth journey
Tailor your professional development to your goals, whether you are strengthening classroom practice or progressing into roles such as coordinator or head of curriculum. Use the Self-Assessment Tool to identify a pathway that matches your needs and objectives, and earn course completion certificates from modules and courses to showcase your credentials with your network.
Strengthen your school’s safeguarding practices
Access comprehensive safeguarding courses and toolkits to support students’ wellbeing, including online protection awareness and cyber wellbeing. Practical guidance and tools help teachers and leaders strengthen safeguarding across the school.
Stay up to date with expert-led webinars
Keep pace with the latest teaching methods and technological developments through expert-led discussion forums. You can also join monthly webinars to exchange insights and best practice with educators around the world as strategies and priorities evolve.
How to use the OSS platform?
To use the OSS effectively, start by focusing on one area you wish to improve. For example, if you struggle with student behaviour in class, choose a classroom management module and apply the tools and strategies in your setting.
The OSS is not only for recognising and improving areas you find challenging. Learning pathways provide guidance to personal learning journeys, supporting continuous improvement across both strengths and development areas.
Learn more about the Partner Schools programme
Teacher training
Discover how the British Council supports teacher development in Partner Schools through in-person and online training, tailored pathways and certification.
Action research grants
Explore funding, professional resources, and mentorship to conduct your own educational research.
Your World video
competition
Participate in our global video competition where students showcase their creativity and perspectives.
Schools Now!
conference
Network with peers from around the world at our annual international conference devoted to sharing educational innovation and insights.
Partner Schools
Connect
Collaborate on joint classroom-based projects with teachers and students from our global Partner Schools community.
Student safeguarding
Prioritise student safety with resources and training on safeguarding that promote safe and inclusive learning environments.
Accelerate your professional development journey today
Join over 100,000 educators and leaders enhancing their professional development with our OSS platform, designed to offer a flexible, self-paced, and multimedia-rich learning experience.