CYP 3.3 - 7.1 and 7.2 technological risks

[erikette]

I have been given a task where I have to list potential technological risks and suggestions as to how to reduce them. I have been asked to make it appropriate for the age range which I work with (1-2 years).
I have a few examples (covering plug sockets, avoid hanging wires, only using CDs and not radio) but I am having trouble thinking of any more as the children don't really use internet or mobile phones as suggested in the standards.

Can anyone help with other suggestions of things which may cause a potential technological risk?

Thanks :)

[shellyjoe]

Although you do not work with older children at the mo, you may in future. As this course is from birth to 19 you need to be aware of the risks.
With that in mind you need to be aware of E-safety, internet, mobiles, social network sites and what risks they pose to children.
I work with children age 2-5 in nursery and nanny for children 3-11. Think of how you can put parental locks on phones/computers to stop children accessing inappropriate sites (as the internet is not regulated)
Think of how social networking sites can be used by peadophiles to befriend and groom children, how can you stop this - make sure children use computer in view of others staff or parents - monitor the time spent on social networking sites - parental locks (i googled how to do this)
hope this helps