Children love using technology and are learning to navigate websites, online games and consoles and touch screen technology like tablets and smartphones from a younger and younger age. Osborne Nursery School has e-safety and internet use policies which all staff, students and volunteers follow.
For advice and guidance on how to keep your child safe when doing these activities have a look at the childnet website at:
http://www.childnet.com/parents-and-carers
For advice on using technology with children under 5 years look at the National Literacy parent’s website, Words for Life.
http://www.wordsforlife.org.uk/tips-technology-with-0-3-year-olds
http://www.wordsforlife.org.uk/tips-technology-with-3-5-year-olds
For two online stories ‘The Adventures of Smartie the Penguin’ and ‘Digiduck’s Big Decision’to use with your children aged 3-7 years that give internet safety advice click below:
For home activity packs with simple 15 minute activities you can do with your child to support their online safety at home click below:
If you are suspicious about the behaviour of others online, reports can be made to CEOP at: