E-Safety

Hey! Welcome to my blog. My name is Skye and I am currently studying at Middlesex University to become a primary school teacher. During my time at uni, I will be learning lots of new things about IT as a teacher. I am hoping to give you an insight into what I have learnt and give you some tips and tricks to use yourself.



My first blog post is all about E-Safety!

What is E-Safety?

E-Safety is a term which means to stay safe online and on the internet.

Why is it important?

Most children have easy access to the internet. The internet can be used to find precise, reliable information. Children can play games on the internet. They can also draw pictures, create videos and much more. On the other hand, the internet can also be very inappropriate for children. People may pretend to be somebody they're not. Pop-ups, advertisements and inappropriate information may be shown. It is important to be aware of what your children are doing while they are online. Are they safe? Are there appropriate age restrictions on what they can and cannot go on? It is vital to teach children what they should and should not do while on the internet. 

Let's try our best to keep all children safe while online!

How can we ensure that we are safe and that children are safe online?

There are many ways that we can stay safe online. If you let children know what to look out for, they should be just fine! Turvey, Potter, Allen and Sharp (2016) suggest that as teachers, we should ensure that our own knowledge and understand of IT and the risks are up to date. 
Here are some do's and don't's to support E-Safety:

Do's:

Only have people that you know in person on social media accounts.
Only text and call people that you know in person.
Let somebody know if something is worrying you online.
Keep private information off of social media.
Change your passwords regularly and keep it to yourself.
Have privacy settings on your social media accounts.

Dont's:

Share your phone number or address online.
Accept strangers online on social media such as Facebook and Instagram.
Share your passwords with anybody.
Go on websites that have age restrictions that you do not meet.
Share photos/videos/information that you wouldn't like people to see.


The National Curriculum (2013) says that children should be taught to use technology safely, keep information private and know where to get help and support. 
Below, I have included a short video to explain some more...

Find out more information about E-Safety by clicking here.

Reference list

Turvey, Potter, Burton with Allen & Sharp (2016). Primary Computing and Digital Technologies,  London, Sage

Department for Education (2013) The National Curriculum in England - framework document