Showcase Magazine Autumn 2025 - Flipbook - Page 22
DIGITAL SKILLS &
SAFETY
PRESENTING
OURSELVES ONLINE
Have You Thought About What You Put Online?
In today’s digital world, the way we present ourselves
online can have a real impact on our future, especially
when it comes to finding work in early years or
education. Social media, messaging apps, and other
online platforms make it easy to share our thoughts,
photos, and opinions. But once something is online, it
can be hard to control who sees it, and this can affect
how employers see us too.
If you are applying for a job working with children, such
as in a nursery, preschool, or school, employers want to
know
that
you
are
responsible,
trustworthy,
and
professional. Increasingly, this includes looking at your
online presence to see if it reflects the same values you
Top Tips
Check your privacy settings. Make sure only people
you trust can see what you share.
Google yourself. See what comes up when you
search your own name - is there anything you
wouldn’t want an employer to see?
Think about old posts. Delete anything that could be
seen as offensive, unprofessional, or that you
wouldn’t want to explain in an interview.
Keep it positive. If you do post publicly, try to share
things that reflect you in a positive light, for example,
your interests, volunteering, or professional
achievements.
Be respectful. Remember that comments you leave
on other people’s posts can be seen too.
show in your application and interview.
In fact, the latest Keeping Children Safe in Education
(KCSIE) guidance, which was updated September 2025,
reminds schools and childcare providers that online
searches may be part of their safer recruitment checks.
This means employers can legally look up your social
media accounts or anything else that comes up in a
basic internet search to help decide if you are suitable to
work with children.
Your online presence is part of your personal brand.
Employers
in
early
years
care
deeply
about
safeguarding children and will look for signs that you are
safe, mature, and responsible, both offline and online. So
before you post, ask yourself: Would I be happy for a
future employer to see this? A few mindful steps now
could make all the difference to your future career.
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