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Instantly access over 40,000 of the best books & videos for kids on Epic

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Online picture book library - yrv1431

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Instantly access over 40,000 of the best books & videos for kids on Epic

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Whiteboard app - great for encouraging reluctant mark makers to draw. Also very handy for documentating learning for the floorbook (see video tutorial in next column)

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Epic! is a free interactive ebook library - to access all you need to do is set up an account on the app. Great range of age appropriate books, especially non fiction books (see video tutorial in next column)

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Using the Freeform app to support floorbook work

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Freeform video tutorial for floorbook work

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Freeform video tutorial for floorbook work

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Using the Freeform app to support floorbook work

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Video tutorial- Getting started with Epic! App

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Video tutorial- Getting started with Epic! App

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Tutorial for ELC Staff

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Great app for children who want to record their own stories. Children can select different characters and objects for their story and move them around like puppets. They can also use the drawing tools to make a background or their own characters. 

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Example of story created with Draw & Tell app

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Example of story created with Draw & Tell app

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Bring any picture to life! Add a photo, draw a mouth on the object or person you would like to animate and record. Great for capturing children’s voice and can be saved as a video for the learning journals

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Augmented reality app- bring fairy tale characters, dinosaurs and aliens into the nursery! Children can photograph or record their friends and models interacting with the AR images or use the drawing tools to bring their marks to life (see video tutorial in next column)

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ClickView tutorial about how to get started with AR MAKR app

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Children can use this app to identify minibeasts or plants in the garden

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Good range of smart board and iPad friendly games to encourage numeracy skills and turn taking - also iPad friendly

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Shape Patterns

Shape Patterns is a shapes sequencing game. Complete the pattern of different coloured 2D shapes. There are three levels of difficulty.

Teddy Numbers

The Teddy Numbers game can help you to learn numbers to 15. Learn the digits and words for the numbers and it game can help you learn to count too.

Underwater Counting

Can you find the treasure? You need to count the underwater creatures. This game has two levels: Count to 5 and Count to 10.

Ladybird Spots

Three different counting, matching and ordering maths games based on the numbers 1 to 10 for early years children.

Decorate the Christmas Tree

Decorate the Christmas Tree with colourful Christmas baubles and delightful Christmas characters in our festive game which is just the thing to get you in the Christmas spirit.

Shape Monsters

The Shape Monsters game is an introduction to 2D shapes for young children. Children need to feed the monsters with the correct shapes. The monsters then say the name the shape they've eaten.

Phase 2 Phonics

The 16 Learner Guides support children learning Phase 2 of the Letters and Sounds phonics programme. The fun videos help children to see letter sounds in words. It supports correct letter formation too.

Gingerbread Man Game

Counting and sequencing games where you can learn your numbers to 10. Works well on an interactive whiteboard.

CBeebies Stories

Animated stories and nursery rhymes from the BBC including traditional tales such as The Ugly Duckling.

Balloon Phonics

Balloon Phonics is a game which focuses on three letter words (cvc). There are three game modes: Initial sounds, Middle sounds and End sounds. Appropriate for Phase 2 Letters and Sounds.

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Searchable site of thousands of quality teaching resources, interactive resources, homework, exam and revision help. Useful for teachers, pupils and parents.

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Puzzles and Quizzes - Free online quizzes and puzzles for kids 0 - 6

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Range of interactive online puzzles, games and songs based around CBeebies characters - also iPad friendly

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Puzzles and Quizzes - Free online quizzes and puzzles for kids 0 - 6

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Free, fun online quizzes and puzzles for babies, toddlers and young children from your favourite CBeebies shows, helping kids play and learn at the same time.

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Animated tale of a mouse who takes a walk through the woods in search of a nut.

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Parents - Please login to the new ParentZone site

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At Starfall, children have fun while they learn. Educational games, movies, books, songs, and more for PreK and Kindergarten learners.

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Online Toddler Games and Online Games for Kids

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Very simple games and puzzles aimed at toddlers. Also accessible on the ipad

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Free Educational games for babies and kids. We have created the most beautiful and popular online games for kids, babies and young children available to play for free. Our aim is to provide a safe and recommended free website dedicated for kids, crafted with love and offering the best online learning benefits for toddlers, babies, and preschoolers.

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Welcome to HappyClicks.net, a website full of entertaining, toddler games and baby games online.

Happy Clicks features a collection of free interactive online educational activities designed with the most beautiful drawings for babies, toddlers, and preschool kids, with brightly colored effects that will keep them delighted. Here, you will find interactive online activities that parents can enjoy playing with their babies and toddlers. These free toddler games are simple to play, and preschool kids can enjoy playing them on their own. Fun and free, our games make learning more enjoyable for your baby, toddler, and preschooler. Our activities are a great way to learn new skills. Additionally, Happy Clicks provides an opportunity for you to spend quality time playing with your toddler or baby.

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You may be surprised at how early your son and/or daughter can point, click, and navigate their way through enjoyable activities. The activities are interactive and simple, making learning fun with the coolest drawings. All the online games for babies and toddlers (1-2-3-4-5-year-old) on this site are free. Mothers and fathers can enjoy playing with their toddler or preschooler.

Kids, preschoolers, toddlers, babies, parents, and everyone in your family will find lots of original educational online games for toddlers and baby games. Here, you will find free coloring pages, toddler maze games, memory games for preschoolers, keypress games for babies, point and click games, and many more to play with your baby or toddler.

Play and learn with your child online!

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Online Toddler Games and Online Games for Kids

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Online games for toddlers, preschool kids and babies. Play the best games for children of all ages! Free games made for 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 years old. Happy Clicks!

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Sesame Street | Preschool Games, Videos, & Coloring Pages to Help Kids Grow Smarter, Stronger & Kinder

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Large bank of online games and activities to support skill development- also iPad friendly

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Sesame Street | Preschool Games, Videos, & Coloring Pages to Help Kids Grow Smarter, Stronger & Kinder

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Good bank of fact files and videos of animals from around the world - videos can also be watched on iPads

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Find amazing facts about animals, science, history and geography, along with fun competitions, games and more. Visit National Geographic Kids today!

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Library of songs and action rhymes to explore with children

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Using guided access feature in Early Years

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Learn to enable guided access on your iPad so children can’t exit the app you want them to explore without adult permission

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Using guided access feature in Early Years

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Using notes app to support observations in ELC

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Using notes app to support observations in ELC

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ClickView App for Students: Searching for Content in the ClickView App

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ClickView App for Students: Searching for Content in the ClickView App

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Access impactful educational videos and supporting classroom resources anywhere, at any time to enhance teaching and learning at all levels.

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iPad app tips and tricks for Early Years

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iPad app tips and tricks for Early Years

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Really great selection of Early Years videos demonstrating how to get the most out of your council iPad and apps

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Share your videos with friends, family, and the world

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Great bank of manipulatives including counters, British coins, dominos, geo boards and shape boards for pattern making - also iPad friendly

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Free Music For YouTube Videos & Creators * Uppbeat

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Instrumental music library for Bluetooth speaker

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Instrumental music library for Bluetooth speaker

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Library of free instrumental music & sound effects. Great resource for traditional sounds and beats of other cultures around the world.

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Free Music For YouTube Videos & Creators * Uppbeat

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Download the best copyright-free music for YouTube, TikTok, streaming, social media, podcasts and more. Create a free account & start downloading for free now.

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JoJo & Gran Gran - Series 3 - Autumn: 1. It’s Time for a Harvest Festival

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JoJo and Gran Gran join Julie at the farm for the harvest festival. JoJo loves helping out with Alfie, Isaiah and Henry, but they need a Gran Gran plan for the fruit.

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JoJo & Gran Gran - Series 2 - Autumn: 1. It’s Time to Celebrate Diwali

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JoJo and Gran Gran celebrate Diwali, the festival of light, with their friends Raya and Nirada. When Raya doesn’t like the loud fireworks, JoJo has a plan to help her!

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/watch/lets-celebrate-diwali

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Diwali is the Hindu festival of lights. Scroll or swipe down to find out more about Diwali.

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JoJo & Gran Gran - Series 1 - Autumn: 11. It’s Time for Halloween

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JoJo and Gran Gran are getting ready for a Halloween party, but when JoJo accidentally squashes their spooky pumpkin lantern, they need a replacement!

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To download any of the music on this page, right click on the tracks and choose "save link as". You can then download the track as an mp3 file.

For a great night of Scottish dancing, you need great music - it's a must! Only book a band if you can afford a good one - I'm happy to advise if you need help.

If a good band is too expensive, why not just use a Caller and recorded music. There are many great recorded tracks out there for reeling, including

Jim Lindsay & His Band: The Blackwatch Ball on Amazon here [this is the best collection of reeling tunes anywhere]

Ron Kerr & his Scottish Dance Band: Play the St Andrews Ball, available here [more old school, but still excellent]

I get nothing from these recommendations - they are simply excellent bands who give reelers a fantastic time!

Let me know if you have discovered any other great music that works for reels, please 🙏

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Varied selection of great music for Scottish Reeling - Reeling & Ceilidh Events

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For a great night of Scottish dancing, you need great music - it's a must! Only book a band if you can afford a good one - I'm happy to advise if you need help. If a good band is too expensive, why not just use a Caller and recorded music.

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Video example of Scottish Country Dancing

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Video example of Scottish Country Dancing

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See Pudsey Bear Dance Instruction Page

Pudsey Bear - YouTube Scottish Country Dancing Video.
Performance Of Pudsey Bear - RSCDS Edinburgh Children's Class, Children In Need, 2016.

Pudsey Bear - YouTube Scottish Country Dancing Video.
Performance Of Pudsey Bear - RSCDS London Branch Family Dance, 2016.
Music By Sandra Smith And Christina Hood.
Original Tune By Ian Muir.

Pudsey Bear - YouTube Scottish Country Dancing Video.
Performance Of Pudsey Bear - Children's Dance Group From Lhanbryde, 2016.

Pudsey Bear - YouTube Scottish Country Dancing Video.
Performance Of Pudsey Bear - 2017.

See Pudsey Bear Dance Instruction Page

If you have any problem with a video, see Advice On Playing Videos.

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Pudsey Bear - Scottish Country Dancing Videos

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YouTube Videos for Pudsey Bear Scottish Country Dance with link to see any written crib instructions on this site.

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JoJo & Gran Gran - Series 1 - Autumn: 12. It’s Time for Christmas

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It’s Christmas, and Gran Gran needs a new tree. JoJo and Gran Gran visit the Christmas tree farm and search for the perfect one – not too tall and not too short.

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Legend of Nian

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View the interactive image by Nicole Torrens

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Let's Celebrate - Chinese and Lunar New Year

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Let's Celebrate - Chinese and Lunar New Year

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Scroll or swipe down to find out more about Chinese and Lunar New Year.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fs0zj2tiMlU

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Eid is a time when Muslims are celebrating the end of Ramadan (fasting). Scroll or swipe down to find out more about Eid.

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Class Code: JLP6641

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Instantly access over 40,000 of the best books & videos for kids on Epic

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Get unlimited access to 40,000 of the best books, audiobooks, videos, & more for kids 12 and under. Try it free.

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YouTube.com

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Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

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JoJo & Gran Gran - Series 3 - Spring: 11. It’s Time for an Easter Feast

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JoJo, Gran Gran and all the family plan an Easter feast. When there isn’t enough space in the kitchen to prepare the food, it’s time for a Gran Gran plan outside in the garden.

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Technology Home – Early Learning in Fife

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Digital Play and Technologies in The Early Years

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I am currently reading my way through Digital Play Technologies in The Early Years (Stephen, C., Brooker, L., Oberhuemer, P. and Parker-Rees, R. (2020) Digital Play and Technologies in the Early Ye…

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National Guidance for Digital Safeguarding

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National Guidance for Digital Safeguarding

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'Safeguarding Children and Protecting Professionals in Early Years Settings: Online Safety Guidance for Practitioners' is a working document and we would appreciate your feedback. You can report on the guidance and your use of it by completing this survey, which will close on 4th April 2019.

1. Why does online safety matter to early years settings?

Ofcom's 'Children and Parents Media Use and Attitudes Report' (2018 - released in January 2019) found that:

1% of 3-4-year olds have their own smartphone and 19% have their own tablet

52% of 3-4-year olds go online for an average of nearly 9 hours a week

45% of 3-4-year olds use YouTube

It's important that early years settings ensure children are learning about the world around them and how to keep themselves safe online.

2. Why does online safety matter to me as an early years practitioner?

You play an essential role in helping young children learn the foundations of safe online behaviour. Even if children don't have access to technology within your setting, they will may be using it at home, with their friends or in other public spaces. Children are naturally curious in understanding the world we live in; it is our responsibility to enable them to do so, including helping them to recognise the value of technology and use it safely. Role modelling safe use of the internet should become part of our everyday practice.

Online safety is also highlighted within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and Early Years Inspection Handbook.

Early Years settings are increasingly using devices, such as tablets, directly with children. This can be a great way of role modelling positive use of technology; however, if the activity isn't suitably planned it can cause issues.

3. What online risks might children in early years settings experience?

Early years children could be at risk of...

Content (what they may see):

Exposure to inappropriate videos. pictures or messages which might upset, worry or frighten them

Imitating harmful or inappropriate behaviour they see online

Searching for inappropriate content on purpose or stumbling upon it by accident. This would include using voice activated tools to search for content

Inadvertently giving apps or websites permission to share their location or other personal information

Spending real money via in-app or in-game purchases

Being abused online (including sexually) by people they don't know, such as when gaming or using video chat

Being abused online (including sexually) by people they know, such as friends and family members

Sending images or information to people on the device's contact list

Conduct (how they might behave):

Exhibiting unhealthy behaviours and boundaries around their use of screens

Being unkind to each other online as well as offline; this could be using mean words or by excluding others from their games

Using words or terminology which are not appropriate for their age

Engaging in unhealthy relationships

As part of natural development, early years children may exhibit curiosity about their own and others' private body parts; if this occurs via technology children may be at risk of taking inappropriate or indecent images and videos of themselves - the Brook traffic light tool can help practitioners to determine whether sexual behaviour is normal healthy sexual development or harmful behaviour which is a cause for concern.

4. Strategies to minimise risk include:

Check apps, websites and search results before using them with children.

Children in Early Years should always be supervised when accessing the internet.

Ensure safety modes and filters are applied - default settings tend not to ensure a high level of privacy or security. But remember you still need to supervise children closely.

Role model safe behaviour and privacy awareness. Talk to children about safe use, for example ask permission before taking a child's picture even if parental consent has been given.

Make use of home visits to inform your understanding of how technology is used within the home and the context of the child with regards to technology.

Check privacy settings to make sure personal data is not being shared inadvertently or inappropriately.

For more information and practical advice, access the Childnet 'Educators pack for online safety awareness'

5. What online risks might children experience at home?

Risks could be posed to early years children because of the online behaviour of their parents/carers; this could include oversharing information about their children (or other children) online, and could, for example, include information which could identify a child or the nursery that they attend. Whilst sharing of images of children is a matter for parents and carers, care should be taken with privacy settings so there is some control over the image and who has access to it.

Some parents/carers could also place their children at risk due to their own personal vulnerabilities, for example they may be at risk of exposure to radicalisation. Additionally, children could be neglected because of their parents or carers overuse of the internet, or because of parents or carers failing to safeguard them online. See the NSPCC definitions and signs of child abuse document for further information.

You may also be a source of help and support for parents or carers about keeping their children safe online at home; some useful links which might be helpful can be found below.

6. What online safety resources are there for early years children and parents or carers?

6.1 Resources for settings to use for education

Childnet: Storybooks for early years and KS1 pupils

Thinkuknow:

UKCIS

6.2 Resources for settings to use with parents and carers

Using social media can be great but it can have risks for early years practitioners. The boundaries between the offline and online world are easily blurred; this can have potentially serious consequences for professionals.

7.1 Know your setting's policy and procedures

Make sure you read and understand your setting's policies and procedures fully; use of social media may be covered in your code of conduct or "Acceptable Use Policy".

If your setting uses social media as a communication tool with parents/carers, ensure you follow the guidance set out in your policies, such as not sharing photos without consent or using your own personal devices to share content on behalf of the setting.

If your setting uses online learning journals, make sure you understand how these should be used safely and in line with your setting's data protection obligations.

Make sure you understand your setting's policy regarding using work provided devices; be clear about how your setting allows work devices to be used or not used.

If you are unsure of the policies and procedures in your setting, you should contact the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) to find out where you can find this information.

7.2 Protect your online reputation

Content posted online can be copied, shared or misinterpreted and can potentially be public and permanent. This can influence personal and professional perceptions about you, both positively and negatively.

It is important to role model positive behaviour and be professional online; posting derogatory comments is never acceptable. Staff should uphold the reputation of their setting, professionally and personally. Disciplinary or legal action could be taken if you post something online which brings the profession or your setting into disrepute.

Ask yourself when posting pictures or comments online; "would I say or do this in a face to face situation?" and "would it be appropriate for a child, their parents/carers or my manager to see this?". If the answer to either of these questions is no, it's probably best not to share it online in the first place!

peak with your friends and family about your online reputation; it's important that they understand what photos of you can and can't be posted on social media.

7.3 Manage online relationships

You should not add parents of children at your setting as friends online; this can blur professional relationships and put you at risk of allegations. If there is a pre-existing relationship or situation which means this is not achievable, you should discuss this with the DSL at your setting and/or your manager so that they are aware and can give you advice.

Do not give out your personal contact details to children or parents/carers; professional communication should always be through a work provided email, setting-approved digital platform or phone number.

If you are concerned about something you see on social media, such as comments posted by a parent, make sure you report it to your DSL. If you are concerned about content posted by a colleague, follow your setting's allegations policy.

8. What should I do if I'm worried about a child or a colleague online?

If you are concerned about a child online, follow your child protection procedures and report and record to your DSL or your manager.

You can also contact a helpline for support and advice:

Professionals Online Safety Helpline - Advice and support for professionals working with children with any online safety issues children in their care may face - 0344 381 4772 or helpline@saferinternet.org.uk

NSPCC helpline - Advice and support for anyone who is worried about a child or needs information about child protection - 0808 800 5000

Be aware that early years children may take or share photos of their private body parts; these photos would likely, in a legal context, be considered to be indecent images of children. If you are aware of indecent images of a child, do not print, forward, save or share these images (this is illegal); report concerns immediately to your DSL.

9. What should I do if I have a concern?

Here are some important things to consider in the event of a concern about a child:

If you are worried about a child for any reason, it is important to tell someone straight away. Follow your setting's child protection policy and report concerns immediately to the DSL so that the correct steps are taken from the start.

Ensure that you are familiar with reporting procedures in your setting and that confidentiality is not promised to the child, or parent or carer in question as this could compromise subsequent investigations.

Ensure that the child's own words are used and are not changed in any way when recording a concern; avoid asking leading questions.

A calm and non-judgemental approach is key, particularly if it is about a sensitive issue.

If you are concerned about the behaviour of a colleague online, follow your allegations procedures and report and record to your DSL or your manager. If you are unhappy with the response you receive, follow your settings whistleblowing policy. You can also contact the NSPCC whistleblowing helpline.

10. Where else can I get information about keeping myself safe online?

The first point of contact will be to speak with your DSL and/or manager and discuss the setting's policies and procedures. If you are a member of a professional union, they may also have additional advice regarding online safety.

You may find that local support is provided to staff working in early years settings, such as via your local authority.

A glossary of terms associated with online safety can be found in the Education for a Connected World Framework.

National organisations which provide advice to professionals working with children include:

This document has been bought to you by the UKCIS Education Working Group.

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Digital Technology – SBC Early Level Portal

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digital literacy progression pathways (2)