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Digital Primary Teacher @digitalprimaryt.bsky.social · 3d

This is brilliant from the NSPCC. As I always say, it's never too early for #OnlineSafety conversations, and this is a great way to start with young children: www.nspcc.org.uk/advice-for-f...

Techosaurus

Techosaurus is here to help you have those first conversations with your child about online safety.

www.nspcc.org.uk

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Digital Primary Teacher @digitalprimaryt.bsky.social · 14d

📣 EYFS practitioners & Computing leads — join me for Technology in EYFS training!
💡 Discover how tech fits into EYFS, prep pupils for KS1, and access free resources.
🗓️ Choose a date: Nov 25, Jan 21, Apr 27
💻 £25 | 1:30–3:00pm
🔗 bit.ly/TechnologyIn...
#EYFS #Computing

Digital Primary Teacher @digitalprimaryt.bsky.social · 15d

🤖 The theme for #SaferInternetDay 2026 is “Smart tech, safe choices – Exploring the safe and responsible use of AI”
Join in on Tues 10th Feb to explore how young people can use AI safely and responsibly.
👉 saferinternet.org.uk/safer-intern...
#SID2026 #OnlineSafety #AI #DigitalWellbeing

Safer Internet Day 2026 - UK Safer Internet Centre

saferinternet.org.uk

Digital Primary Teacher @digitalprimaryt.bsky.social · 22d

🤔 What will the future workplace be like?
This video encourages children to discuss how technology—AI, robots, VR & more—could shape their lives. Perfect for sparking conversations with teachers, parents & carers!
Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=BjIS...
#FutureOfWork #EdTech #AI

The future workplace

YouTube video by Digital Primary Teacher

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Digital Primary Teacher @digitalprimaryt.bsky.social · 29d

🎉 Our ActiveBYTES Online Safety Scheme now fully aligns with the new RSHE curriculum!
📚 Age-appropriate lessons for digital wellbeing across Primary schools in England & beyond.
🔗 Learn more: www.somersetelim.org/activebytes-online-safety-scheme-of-work
#OnlineSafety #RSHE #EdTech #PrimaryEducation

eLIM Computing and Online Safety - ActiveBYTES Online Safety Scheme of Work

Existing eLIM customers please log in for full access to ActiveBYTES

www.somersetelim.org

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Digital Primary Teacher @digitalprimaryt.bsky.social · Sep 5

I recently joined The P Pod to talk all things #OnlineSafety, #DigitalLiteracy & #AI in education.

We covered how schools can adapt to tech changes while keeping children safe online.

Listen here: theppod.somersetsafeguardingchildren.org.uk/2138815/epis...

#OnlineSafety #Safeguarding

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Digital Primary Teacher @digitalprimaryt.bsky.social · Jul 30

'Everything in moderation.' Couldn't agree more with this article: www.theguardian.com/games/2025/j...

Don’t feel guilty about letting your kids game during the summer break – celebrate it

After a long day of exploring, swimming or hanging with grandparents, games from Fortnite to Super Mario are a good way to wind down. Sometimes I play along, too

www.theguardian.com

Digital Primary Teacher @digitalprimaryt.bsky.social · Jul 17

I LOVE this. Teaching kids to use tech safely is about balance—recognising both risks and rewards. 🎮

Video game therapy is becoming as powerful as Lego or drawing in child therapy. Fascinating read via @guardian:
🔗 www.theguardian.com/games/2025/j...

‘The way a child plays is the way they live’: how therapists are using video games to help vulnerable children

Minecraft and other creative games are becoming recognised as powerful means of self-expression and mental health support, including for traumatised Ukrainian refugees

www.theguardian.com

Digital Primary Teacher @digitalprimaryt.bsky.social · Jul 16

🔐 New RSHE guidance is out—sharpening the focus on online safety in schools: www.gov.uk/government/p...

📘 Builds on last week’s KCSIE update
📱 Tackles harmful online content
👩‍🏫 Staff training is key: www.somersetelim.org/training-and...

#RSHE #OnlineSafety #KCSIE

eLIM Computing and Online Safety - Training and Support

The eLIM Educational Technology team offer high-quality professional development, supporting teachers to improve, and continually evaluate, pupil outcomes. Our experience and expe...

www.somersetelim.org

Digital Primary Teacher @digitalprimaryt.bsky.social · Jul 8

🚨 KCSIE 2025 is out – and tech & Online Safety take centre stage.

🔹 Filtering & monitoring
🔹 AI in education
🔹 Misinformation & conspiracy risks
🔹 Staff training = essential

📚 Support your team with our low-cost Online Safety training:
👉 supportservicesforeducation.co.uk/Store/Contra...

Online Safety Training - Whole School Group including Governors (pre-recorded)

Are you responsible for Online Safety in your school? The eLIM experts can deliver your Online Safety training for you.“Keeping Children Safe in Education” expectations are that schools in England

supportservicesforeducation.co.uk

Digital Primary Teacher @digitalprimaryt.bsky.social · Jul 7

☀️ Summer hols are nearly here!
Keep kids who love tech engaged, while enjoying healthy screen breaks, with this fun unplugged activity pack.

📚 Read
🧩 Puzzle
🎨 Create
🎉 Free certificate included!

Download at 👉 www.technologybooksforchildren.org @techbooks4kids.bsky.social

Digital Primary Teacher @digitalprimaryt.bsky.social · Jul 2

📱✨ Schools - help children enjoy a healthy balance this summer! Before the break, share this helpful guide from @internetmatters.bsky.social with parents, to support positive screen time habits: www.internetmatters.org/resources/cr...

#DigitalWellbeing #ScreenTimeTips #SummerBreak #OnlineSafety

Balance screen time tips

Creating a digital diet | Internet Matters. Take a look at our simple screen time tips to help children develop healthy online habits.

www.internetmatters.org

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Digital Primary Teacher @digitalprimaryt.bsky.social · Jun 30

📢 Just published last week: Ofsted’s guidance on AI in inspections is a quick, insightful read, which takes a sensible, balanced, practical approach.

Recommended reading for School Leaders, DSLs, Computing & Online Safety Leads.
👉 www.gov.uk/government/p... @ofstednews.bsky.social

How Ofsted looks at AI during inspection and regulation

www.gov.uk

Digital Primary Teacher @digitalprimaryt.bsky.social · Jun 27

Ah thank you @flying-satsuma.bsky.social. Glad you enjoyed it 😊

Digital Primary Teacher @digitalprimaryt.bsky.social · Jun 27

That’s a wrap on my final NCCE course: Empowering Girls in Computing! 💻✨
An inspiring, interactive session full of passion for inclusive Computing—for all learners.
Still delivering CPD with my eLIM hat on, but this feels like the end of an era. 👋

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Digital Primary Teacher @digitalprimaryt.bsky.social · Jun 13

🎉 FREE 6-week summer planner with 100 screen-free activity ideas for families!
📥 Parents: Grab yours here 👉 www.unpluggedtots.com/summer-holid...
🏫 Primary schools: Share with families to help balance screentime!
Thanks @unpluggedtots.bsky.social 🌞#screentime

Summer Holiday Activity Planner — Unplugged Tots

Need summer holiday activity inspiration? Over 80 activity ideas to help busy parents out over the school summer holidays.

www.unpluggedtots.com

Digital Primary Teacher @digitalprimaryt.bsky.social · Jun 12

Computing Leads, Foundation Stage Teachers and Early Years practitioners - join me for Technology in EYFS, remote training on November 25th 2025. Book your place: supportservicesforeducation.co.uk/TechEYFSNov25

Digital Primary Teacher @digitalprimaryt.bsky.social · Jun 12

Primary, Secondary and Special Schools: help shape the future of #EdTech by being a DfE test school for technology focusing on:
- Reducing teacher workload.
- Improving pupil outcomes.
- Increasing levels of inclusion in learning of children with SEND.
consult.education.gov.uk/digital-data...

Expression of Interest: EdTech schools and colleges - Page 1 of 9 - Department for Education - Citizen...

Find and participate in consultations run by the Department for Education

consult.education.gov.uk

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Sonya Coakley-Hanan @hanansonya.bsky.social · Jun 10

Yes, we need them to start young and really understand what AI is (and isn’t) and how it works. They need to be critical thinkers and not just mindless consumers. It’s a massive part of online safety and digital literacy now.

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Digital Primary Teacher @digitalprimaryt.bsky.social · Jun 10

Fantastic to hear this. I hope it will include Primary education too: www.gov.uk/government/n...

PM launches national skills drive to unlock opportunities for young people in tech

Pupils across the country will be given the skills and tools needed to get the AI-powered jobs of the future thanks to a new skills programme launched by the Prime Minister.

www.gov.uk

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Digital Primary Teacher @digitalprimaryt.bsky.social · Jun 6

Fantastic opportunity for Computing leads who are also interested in nature and climate education: educationnaturepark.org.uk/take-part-ou...
#EducationNaturePark @nhm-london.bsky.social

Take part in our computing resources co-development day | Education Nature Park

Calling all computing specialists!We're developing a suite of national curriculum-linked resources to support schools and colleges to implement climate and nature education more widely within the curr...

educationnaturepark.org.uk

Digital Primary Teacher @digitalprimaryt.bsky.social · May 20

The latest Children’s Wellbeing in a Digital World report from @internetmatters.bsky.social reveals a growing divide—online benefits & risks are rising together, leaving families navigating complex challenges: www.internetmatters.org/hub/research... #DigitalWellbeing #OnlineSafety

Digital Primary Teacher @digitalprimaryt.bsky.social · May 16

The latest trends in children's use of technology: #OnlineSafety #DigitalLiteracy #MediaLiteracy youtu.be/ZvNvBEYNnBA

Ofcom Media Use and Attitudes Summary 2025

YouTube video by Digital Primary Teacher

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Digital Primary Teacher @digitalprimaryt.bsky.social · May 15

Well that was fun! Great to appear on BBC Somerset
this morning discussing #OnlineSafety with @simonparkintv.bsky.social. An hour flew by!
Listen again here: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

Simon Parkin - 15/05/2025 - BBC Sounds

Simon takes your calls plus the best gossip from the county.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Digital Primary Teacher @digitalprimaryt.bsky.social · May 14

Delighted to have been asked to take part in an expert panel on BBC Radio Somerset tomorrow. Between 10-11am, we'll be discussing #OnlineSafety. Looking forward to a really interesting chat.
@bbcsomerset.bsky.social