E-Safety 

Young children are using technology more and more. This can be a phone, tablet, laptop or watching programmes. A recent report found that some 45% of 3- to 4-year-olds use YouTube, and 52% of 3- to 4-year-olds go online for an average of almost nine hours per week. It is important that young children know the importance of staying safe online and how to use technology in a safe way.

Online safety is a safeguarding issue. We all need to keep children safe in the “real world” and the “digital world”. Schools now mainly communicate with parents online vie email or school apps and a growing number of children have access to the internet at home. It is important parents are aware of the benefits and risks associated with internet use and how to support their children.

Internet matters have produced a leaflet online safety tips for parent 0-5.

online safety tips for parents of 0 5s internet matters.pdf

You can also find helpful videos on their site on how to limit screen time and set up restrictions on your child’s devices.

You can find some useful information on online safety at the following sites:

https://help-for-early-years-providers.education.gov.uk/health-and-wellbeing/internet-safety

https://www.internetmatters.org/advice/0-5/