protecting the children in your care. Expert Kate Tyler runs through the
key areas you should be thinking about.
Safeguarding is a term we all use a lot, but what does it really mean when it comes to social media? Everyone involved in the care of children has a role to play in their protection. This is just as true online as it is offline.
Yet taking safeguarding seriously doesn't have to mean avoiding publishing photographs of children. As long as the person responsible for your social media channels fully understands how and why they need to take safeguarding seriously, using pictures of children is quite possible.
First and foremost, according to the Early Years Foundation Stage framework, providers must have and implement a policy, and procedures, to safeguard children. This policy must cover the use of mobile phones and cameras in your setting, as well as the use of social networks both in and out of work. Key points to consider within your policy include the following.
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