Nursery World - Children's internet sites

There are hundred's of children's sites on the internet. Once you have access to it, using websites is cheaper than using software programmes on CD-Roms, and websites can be more topical. However, finding good sites can be time-consuming, so a 'gateway' site that can provide access to large numbers of vetted children's sites, is invaluable. Two of the best are Berit's Best Sites for Children (www.beritsbest.com/) and @school (www.atschool.co.uk)

However, finding good sites can be time-consuming, so a 'gateway' site that can provide access to large numbers of vetted children's sites, is invaluable. Two of the best are Berit's Best Sites for Children (www.beritsbest.com/) and @school (www.atschool.co.uk)

Many school computers are linked to a local authority network with built in firewalls to prevent children anything inappropriate on the Net. For those that aren't, and private nurseries that want to be absolutely safe, it is best to use the 'white list' approach, which instead of barring bad sites,lock up everything that is not specifically permitted. One of teh best services of this kind is BrowserLock (www.BrowserLock.com)

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