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E-safety is an umbrella term but essentially about staying safe on the internet/online and the skills that come with this ability. This has become of huge importance due to the development of technology and the dangers that can come with them through online, smartphones, computers and social media (Hellard and Hopping, 2018), there is a particular danger for young people as its been reported that, ‘over half of young people (59%) report that they use social network sites’ (Wespieser, 2015, p.19) and being able to use social network confidently and being digitally competent are two different understandings, being able to be digitally competent is the skill you need which enables you to be confident and safe online (Welsh Government, 2016,p.2). Donaldson voiced the fact teachers must educate children on how to safely use technology (2015, p. 15) this has become a very widely spoken subject matter as Wespieser found that many children have made friends with people they don’t know thro...

What are the benefits of storytelling in primary education? Story telling is a way of helping a child develop holistically as it helps to engage with their imagination taking them to a fantasy world where they can escape to and be creative, bringing to life whatever they desire as it enhances their willingness to express themselves and put their thoughts and feelings forward, keeping an open mind and promoting free thinking (Shah, 2017). Communication is a large factor in storytelling, as stories can be interpreted in different ways and you can be in sync with the person telling the story allowing your brain to be fully engaged in the image and take you into the story tellers mind this is the power of storytelling as you are fully engaged into the story and try to be two steps ahead by trying to predict what will happen next, this shows how strongly the brain engages through communication and listening, it awakens all senses as you put yourself into the story (Morgan, 2015). As ...