Online Safety for Under 5s: 10 Top Tips for Parents and Carers (Spanish)

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Konstantina Moustaka Professional development & EYFS coordinator
Guide

This week's free online safety guide focuses on online safety for under 5s. It highlights a number of tips such as managing screen time, block in-app purchases and using devices together.

A free online safety guide on online safety for under 5s.

According to Ofcom’s most recent research, a significant proportion of children are already online by the time they start school, with 17% of 5-year-olds owning their own mobile phone and 50% using messaging platforms. As becoming familiar with technology is generally encouraged in younger children – and has been essential for education during the pandemic – it is essential that trusted adults recognise both the benefits and the risks of infants and toddlers going online. We’ve compiled our top tips to help the under-5s start their online safety journey.

In the guide, you'll find tips such as managing screen time, block in-app purchases and using devices together.