Resources for early years

Start the year strong – bring online safety into your early learning service this Safer Internet Day, Tuesday 9 February 2027.

Our resources can help you introduce online safety through stories and play. You can also share our practical advice with parents and carers, on the day, or throughout the year.

On this page:

• Safer Internet Day early years resources
• Other eSafety resources for early years

• Read Swoosh, Glide and Rule Number 5 – Read the picture book or watch the read-along video with children to explore making good choices with technology.
• Share the Under 5s booklet with families – The booklet covers choosing online content, using parental controls and building good habits with technology at home.
• Use the early learning service checklist – Review your service’s online environment and identify areas to improve safety for children, educators and families.
• Explore early years professional learning – Free, self-paced modules with practical activities to help you teach online safety and work with families.