In today’s digital world, children are using technology earlier than ever, making it essential to teach them how to stay safe online from a young age. At [Nursery Name], we are committed to helping children, parents, and staff develop the knowledge and confidence to navigate the online world safely.
Why is Early Online Safety
Education Important?
Even at a young age, children are exposed to digital devices, whether through games, videos, or social interactions. While technology offers many benefits, it also comes with risks such as inappropriate content, online strangers, and excessive screen time. By teaching children the basics of online safety early on, we help them build healthy habits and critical thinking skills that will protect them as they grow.
How We Support Parents and Staff
We believe that online safety is a team effort between nursery, parents, and staff. That’s why we:✅ Provide regular e-safety updates for parents, keeping them informed about the latest online trends, apps, and potential risks.✅ Offer guidance and resources to help parents set up parental controls, manage screen time, and talk to their children about staying safe online.✅ Train our staff on the latest e-safety guidance, ensuring they can support children and answer any concerns.
Empowering Children to Stay Safe Online
While young children may not fully understand online dangers, we encourage open conversations about their digital experiences to help them develop safe habits. We regularly:🔹 Check in with children about what they do on their devices at home, encouraging them to talk about their favorite games, apps, and videos.🔹 Teach simple e-safety rules in a child-friendly way, such as asking a grown-up before clicking on something new or talking only to people they know.🔹 Encourage safe and balanced screen time, helping children understand when and how to use technology responsibly.
By working together, we can create a safe and supportive digital environment for our children, ensuring they grow up with the skills to enjoy technology safely and responsibly.
E-safety home learning challenge
Ask your child what they do on their device and what they like it?
Upload children’s answers and favourite things to watch and apps to use on Famly so their keyworker knows.
These conversations can be crucial to keeping children safe online and help them to develop safe and online learning habits for their future.
Leapfrog Online safety – 5 top tips!
We believe it’s never too early to start teaching children how to stay safe online. Here are some simple top tips that we encourage both at nursery and at home to help children develop safe and healthy online habits.
🛑 1. Not Everything Online is True
Children should know that just because they see something online doesn’t mean it’s real. Some videos, pictures, and stories are made up, so it’s always good to ask a grown-up if they’re unsure.
🖱️ 2. Don’t Click on Anything New Without Asking
Young children love to explore, but clicking on pop-ups, ads, or links can lead to things that aren’t safe. Teach them to always ask an adult first before clicking on anything they don’t recognise.
😟 3. Know Who to Tell if Something Upsets You
If a child ever sees something online that makes them feel scared, confused, or upset, they should know they can always talk to a trusted adult—whether it’s a parent, teacher, or carer.
💬 4. Talk About What You Do Online
Encourage children to openly share what they do when they use the internet. Whether they’re watching videos, playing games, or using learning apps, having regular conversations helps keep them safe and makes them feel comfortable talking about their online experiences.
👩👧 5. Spend Time Online Together
One of the best ways to teach children how to use the internet safely is to explore it together. Spend time using educational apps, watching child-friendly content, and modelling how to make safe choices online.
By following these simple steps, we can empower children to be safe, confident, and responsible digital users from an early age. Let’s work together to build good online habits that will protect them as they grow!
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