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Digital Primary Teacher
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Parent. Teacher. Expert advisor and specialist in Digital Literacy and Online Safety with over 20 years experience in teaching and education.
The DfE consultation on draft KCSIE 2026 is now open.
This is an opportunity for schools, trusts, DSLs, governors and safeguarding professionals to help shape the next version of this core statutory guidance.
🔗 consult.education.gov.uk/independent-...
#KCSIE #Safeguarding #Education #OnlineSafety
Keeping children safe in education: 2026 proposed revisions - Department for Education - Citizen Space
Find and participate in consultations run by the Department for Education
consult.education.gov.uk
February 13, 2026 at 10:15 AM
It’s #SaferInternetDay!
Research from @uksic.bsky.social, released today, shows 97% of 8–17‑year‑olds are using AI.
With AI so deeply embedded in young people’s lives, schools must be equipped to support safe use.
Safe Use of Artificial Intelligence in Schools CPD:
£25 🔗 bit.ly/eLIMSafeScho...
February 10, 2026 at 9:03 AM
DfE now expects all schools to be mobile‑phone‑free by default, with pupil phone use banned throughout the day. Full guidance: www.gov.uk/government/p...
Ofsted will check how clearly each school’s policy is communicated & consistently applied. Blog: educationinspection.blog.gov.uk/2026/01/23/w...
What the government's updated guidance on mobile phones means for school inspections
You may have seen that the Department for Education (DfE) is tightening its guidance on mobile phones in schools. Our Chief Inspector, Sir Martyn Oliver, has said many times that you already have his ...
educationinspection.blog.gov.uk
January 26, 2026 at 10:09 AM
Primary Computing Leads! Learn how to assess Computing effectively in your school.
📅 28 Jan 2026 | 🕐 1:30–3:00 PM | 💻 Online | £25

👉 Book now: supportservicesforeducation.co.uk/PriCompAsses...
#PrimaryComputing #EdTech #Assessment
Computing Assessment in Primary Schools
This training will empower Computing Leads to confidently and effectively develop their school's approach to assessment in Computing.
supportservicesforeducation.co.uk
January 16, 2026 at 12:08 PM
💻 Live Online Training: Technology in EYFS
📅 21 Jan 2026 | 1:30–3:00pm

✔ Integrate tech safely into EYFS
✔ Prep pupils for KS1 Computing
✔ Free resources
💷 £25 | Book now 👉 supportservicesforeducation.co.uk/TechEYFSJan26

#EYFS #EdTech #TeacherCPD
January 13, 2026 at 2:49 PM
📅 Safer Internet Day 2026: Tue 10 Feb
Theme: Smart tech, safe choices – Exploring the safe and responsible use of AI
✅ Free resources, ✅ CPD, ✅ pupil voice tools.
eLIM can help your school plan impactful activities.
👉 somersetelim.org/home
#SID2026 #OnlineSafety
January 6, 2026 at 10:06 AM
Wishing, everybody a safe and happy Christmas x

With most schools starting their school holiday tomorrow, it's a great time to share tips with families about staying safe with technology 👇
www.ofcom.org.uk/online-safet...
New tech? No problem: Help to keep your kids safe online at Christmas
Giving the kids tech for Christmas? This explainer helps you navigate getting them online and keeping them safe from inappropriate content
www.ofcom.org.uk
December 19, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Hundreds of primary schools already trust ActiveBYTES for online safety in RSHE🛡️💻
✔ 2 lessons + 1 assembly per term
✔ EYFS guidance
✔ Parent partnership ideas
🎥 Watch the intro video: youtu.be/IJ9m3Q3-XDM
#OnlineSafety #RSHE #EdTech #DigitalCitizenship
Introduction to ActiveBYTES
YouTube video by eLIM Edtech
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December 18, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Pause Before You Post
YouTube video by Data Protection Commission Ireland
youtu.be
December 9, 2025 at 9:48 AM
📢 FREE Autumn 2025 Computing & Online Safety Newsletter

✅ AI in education
✅ Online Safety workshops for staff and parents
✅ Computing CPD for Spring/Summer 2026
✅ RSHE Online Safety expectations
✅ Safer Internet Day 2026

Request your copy: [email protected]
November 27, 2025 at 12:42 PM
At our Autumn update for Computing & Online Safety leads today, we were honoured to hear from
Beverly Clarke MBE on her charity, Technology Books for Children, & AI across the curriculum:
“AI promises personalised learning & boundless creativity”
November 11, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Today’s national curriculum review puts media & digital literacy front and centre.
In Somerset, we’ve been ahead of the curve for nearly 20 years — and our resources are ready to help schools across England meet the new expectations.
#OnlineSafety
#DigitalLiteracy
November 5, 2025 at 11:56 AM
📘 Just added The Tech Career Coach for Teens to our family bookshelves!
Written by @msbclarke.bsky.social and colleagues, it’s full of advice & inspiration for teens exploring tech careers.
#TechCareerCoach #TeenInspiration #DigitalFutures #FutureTechLeaders
October 20, 2025 at 1:08 PM
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
October 11, 2025 at 7:50 PM
📣 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
October 1, 2025 at 8:22 AM
🤖 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
September 30, 2025 at 12:08 PM
🤔 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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September 23, 2025 at 10:11 AM
🎉 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
September 16, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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
September 5, 2025 at 11:04 AM
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
July 17, 2025 at 8:37 AM
🔐 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
July 16, 2025 at 8:51 AM
🚨 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
July 8, 2025 at 8:25 AM
☀️ 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
July 7, 2025 at 8:54 AM
📱✨ 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
July 2, 2025 at 10:56 AM