23/09/2026
💻🛡️ ONLINE SAFETY STARTS EARLY! 🛡️💻
Our children are growing up in a digital world 🌍📱 and, even at pre-school age, many are already using tablets, phones, apps and online videos.
Technology can support learning, but nothing replaces talking, playing and sharing experiences together. ❤️ And we really cannot emphasise this enough — sitting together and sharing a story is SO important. 📚🥰 Reading together supports language, imagination, concentration, relationships and that precious one-to-one time that a screen simply cannot replace.
🌟 A few simple things you can do at home:
🔒 Turn on parental controls on phones, tablets, app stores and streaming services.
👀 Stay nearby and watch together — young children should not be left to browse online independently.
▶️ Check videos, apps and websites yourself first, even when labelled as suitable for children.
🔍 Disable unrestricted searching and autoplay where possible.
💳 Block in-app purchases and protect settings with a PIN/password.
⏰ Set clear screen-time boundaries and make plenty of time for active play, creativity, conversation and outdoor experiences. 🌳🎨
📚 Choose a story before a screen whenever you can — those precious few minutes reading together really do matter. ❤️
💬 Teach a simple message: “If you see something that worries you, come and tell a grown-up.”
📌 Please note: These posters are shared as general information and guidance for parents and carers. Apps, technology and safety settings change regularly, so please always check the latest guidance and settings for your child’s individual device.
❤️ Technology has its place — but childhood needs stories, conversations, messy play, fresh air, imagination and time together too. 📚🌿🧩🌈
Little children. Big digital world. Let’s help them explore it safely. 🛡️💛
