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@empsn.bsky.social
· Jan 7
Hi Bluesky community 👋 We're emPSN, a non-profit managed broadband provider serving the public sector, primarily schools and MATs.
We'll be posting here about online safety, cyber security, resources for teachers & young people that we hope you find helpful. We look forward to connecting with you.
We'll be posting here about online safety, cyber security, resources for teachers & young people that we hope you find helpful. We look forward to connecting with you.
Beyond phone bans: Empowering students to critically navigate and reimagine technology. @RaspberryPi_org look at the debate around banning phones in #schools and ask how we can help children engage with technology critically.
www.raspberrypi.org/...
www.raspberrypi.org/...
Beyond phone bans: Empowering students to critically navigate and reimagine technology - Raspberry Pi Foundation
How computing educators can guide students in critically understanding technology design — and create collaborative phone policies.
www.raspberrypi.org
June 17, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Beyond phone bans: Empowering students to critically navigate and reimagine technology. @RaspberryPi_org look at the debate around banning phones in #schools and ask how we can help children engage with technology critically.
www.raspberrypi.org/...
www.raspberrypi.org/...
We found a useful tool for helping people to spot #scams 🔎
"Ask Silver" is a tool that anyone with a smartphone can use. You can even send it a WhatsApp with a screenshot of any text, email or website you’re suspicious about.
Find out more here: www.getsafeonline.or...
"Ask Silver" is a tool that anyone with a smartphone can use. You can even send it a WhatsApp with a screenshot of any text, email or website you’re suspicious about.
Find out more here: www.getsafeonline.or...
Ask Silver Scam Checker - Get Safe Online
Ask Silver is a simple tool that anyone with a smartphone can use to protect themselves from scams. All you need to do is upload a screenshot of any text,
www.getsafeonline.org
June 16, 2025 at 9:46 AM
We found a useful tool for helping people to spot #scams 🔎
"Ask Silver" is a tool that anyone with a smartphone can use. You can even send it a WhatsApp with a screenshot of any text, email or website you’re suspicious about.
Find out more here: www.getsafeonline.or...
"Ask Silver" is a tool that anyone with a smartphone can use. You can even send it a WhatsApp with a screenshot of any text, email or website you’re suspicious about.
Find out more here: www.getsafeonline.or...
New Guidance on Managing Pupil Image & Video Content: The UK Council for Internet Safety has produced best practice guidelines for school staff on managing content on #school websites and social media platforms.
Read here: saferinternet.org.uk...
Read here: saferinternet.org.uk...
Managing student image and video content - UK Safer Internet Centre
Guidance to support schools managing pupil/ student image security.
saferinternet.org.uk
June 13, 2025 at 9:11 AM
New Guidance on Managing Pupil Image & Video Content: The UK Council for Internet Safety has produced best practice guidelines for school staff on managing content on #school websites and social media platforms.
Read here: saferinternet.org.uk...
Read here: saferinternet.org.uk...
Who wants a summer-themed #coding mission?
The team at @missionencode have created free #Python coding challenges alongside their helpful step-by-step Python tutorials.
#EdTech #TeacherResources #CSEd
missionencodeable.co...
The team at @missionencode have created free #Python coding challenges alongside their helpful step-by-step Python tutorials.
#EdTech #TeacherResources #CSEd
missionencodeable.co...
Mission Encodeable
The coolest way to learn to code | Free coding tutorials for young people
missionencodeable.com
June 12, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Who wants a summer-themed #coding mission?
The team at @missionencode have created free #Python coding challenges alongside their helpful step-by-step Python tutorials.
#EdTech #TeacherResources #CSEd
missionencodeable.co...
The team at @missionencode have created free #Python coding challenges alongside their helpful step-by-step Python tutorials.
#EdTech #TeacherResources #CSEd
missionencodeable.co...
It’s #BikeWeek! 🚴
@WeAreCyclingUK has great tips for families, including selecting the right size bike for your child and teaching them how to ride a bike:
www.cyclinguk.org/fa...
@WeAreCyclingUK has great tips for families, including selecting the right size bike for your child and teaching them how to ride a bike:
www.cyclinguk.org/fa...
Family cycling advice
Cycling is an amazing way to spend quality time together as a family. Whatever the age of your children or grandchildren, you can enjoy cycling together. From learning to ride a balance bike, to finding routes that challenge and excite your teenager, Cycling UK is here to support and inspire your family as they cycle
www.cyclinguk.org
June 11, 2025 at 9:37 AM
It’s #BikeWeek! 🚴
@WeAreCyclingUK has great tips for families, including selecting the right size bike for your child and teaching them how to ride a bike:
www.cyclinguk.org/fa...
@WeAreCyclingUK has great tips for families, including selecting the right size bike for your child and teaching them how to ride a bike:
www.cyclinguk.org/fa...
"Help your staff keep your organisation safe online"
The National #CyberSecurity Centre have free training available online for organisations of all sizes and sectors. It covers passwords, securing devices, phishing attempts and reporting incidents:
www.ncsc.gov.uk/info...
The National #CyberSecurity Centre have free training available online for organisations of all sizes and sectors. It covers passwords, securing devices, phishing attempts and reporting incidents:
www.ncsc.gov.uk/info...
Top Tips for Staff: help your staff keep your organisation safe online
Our accessible cyber security training package is for organisations of all sizes and sectors.
www.ncsc.gov.uk
June 9, 2025 at 9:10 AM
"Help your staff keep your organisation safe online"
The National #CyberSecurity Centre have free training available online for organisations of all sizes and sectors. It covers passwords, securing devices, phishing attempts and reporting incidents:
www.ncsc.gov.uk/info...
The National #CyberSecurity Centre have free training available online for organisations of all sizes and sectors. It covers passwords, securing devices, phishing attempts and reporting incidents:
www.ncsc.gov.uk/info...
Almost half of young people would prefer a world without internet, UK study finds.
Does this finding surprise you?
#ChildrensMentalHealth
www.theguardian.com/...
Does this finding surprise you?
#ChildrensMentalHealth
www.theguardian.com/...
Almost half of young people would prefer a world without internet, UK study finds
Half of 16- to 21-year-olds support ‘digital curfew’ and nearly 70% feel worse after using social media
www.theguardian.com
June 6, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Almost half of young people would prefer a world without internet, UK study finds.
Does this finding surprise you?
#ChildrensMentalHealth
www.theguardian.com/...
Does this finding surprise you?
#ChildrensMentalHealth
www.theguardian.com/...
On the emPSN blog🖊️'Educational Online Games for Children' - we pick out some online platforms that enable learning of subjects such as Maths and Languages via fun and engaging games.
www.empsn.org.uk/sup...
www.empsn.org.uk/sup...
Educational Online Games for Children - emPSN
In this blog, we look at digital games that are fun for children to play but also offer educational benefits.
www.empsn.org.uk
June 5, 2025 at 9:08 AM
On the emPSN blog🖊️'Educational Online Games for Children' - we pick out some online platforms that enable learning of subjects such as Maths and Languages via fun and engaging games.
www.empsn.org.uk/sup...
www.empsn.org.uk/sup...
One in four pupils in England “disengage” when they move up to secondary school, with enjoyment, trust and a sense of feeling safe declining sharply, according to a new report.
#Year7
www.theguardian.com/...
#Year7
www.theguardian.com/...
One in four pupils in England ‘disengage’ when they move to secondary, report finds
New study found a drop in enjoyment, trust and feelings of safety after year 7 and a largely positive primary experience
www.theguardian.com
June 4, 2025 at 9:41 AM
One in four pupils in England “disengage” when they move up to secondary school, with enjoyment, trust and a sense of feeling safe declining sharply, according to a new report.
#Year7
www.theguardian.com/...
#Year7
www.theguardian.com/...
Queen Mary University of London's outreach project, Computer Science for Fun (cs4fn) has launched a free magazine ‘A Bit of cs4fn’, helping teachers teach computer science to primary school children.
Download the first copy here: www.qmul.ac.uk/media...
#EduSkyPrimary
Download the first copy here: www.qmul.ac.uk/media...
#EduSkyPrimary
June 3, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Queen Mary University of London's outreach project, Computer Science for Fun (cs4fn) has launched a free magazine ‘A Bit of cs4fn’, helping teachers teach computer science to primary school children.
Download the first copy here: www.qmul.ac.uk/media...
#EduSkyPrimary
Download the first copy here: www.qmul.ac.uk/media...
#EduSkyPrimary
#ChildSafetyWeek starts today. Run by Child Accident Prevention Trust (CAPT) it aims to build confidence in managing risks to children’s safety, such as road safety or around animals.
Teachwire have pulled together some key resources for Primary Schools:
#EduSkyPrimary
www.teachwire.net/ne...
Teachwire have pulled together some key resources for Primary Schools:
#EduSkyPrimary
www.teachwire.net/ne...
Child Safety Week – Essential primary resources for 2025
Help kids stay safe with these Child Safety Week activities, guides and educational posters for all sorts of accidents and hazards...
www.teachwire.net
June 2, 2025 at 9:32 AM
#ChildSafetyWeek starts today. Run by Child Accident Prevention Trust (CAPT) it aims to build confidence in managing risks to children’s safety, such as road safety or around animals.
Teachwire have pulled together some key resources for Primary Schools:
#EduSkyPrimary
www.teachwire.net/ne...
Teachwire have pulled together some key resources for Primary Schools:
#EduSkyPrimary
www.teachwire.net/ne...
Children can get so involved in their gaming that parents are surprised at how intensely emotional they can get about it. BBC Bitesize provide some valuable tips and guidelines to help maintain a calm and happy gaming environment at home: www.bbc.co.uk/bitesi...
Managing your child’s gaming emotions - BBC Bitesize
Children can get so involved in gaming that parents are often surprised at how intensely emotional they can get. By understanding what’s going on for your child, and following some basic guidelines, you can better support them.
www.bbc.co.uk
May 23, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Children can get so involved in their gaming that parents are surprised at how intensely emotional they can get about it. BBC Bitesize provide some valuable tips and guidelines to help maintain a calm and happy gaming environment at home: www.bbc.co.uk/bitesi...
💧 Water by Catherine Barr is a brilliant #KS1 & #KS2 pick from our friends at Listening Books — covering the water cycle & climate change.
emPSN customers get free access to Listening Books. Learn more: www.empsn.org.uk/abo...
emPSN customers get free access to Listening Books. Learn more: www.empsn.org.uk/abo...
May 22, 2025 at 9:49 AM
💧 Water by Catherine Barr is a brilliant #KS1 & #KS2 pick from our friends at Listening Books — covering the water cycle & climate change.
emPSN customers get free access to Listening Books. Learn more: www.empsn.org.uk/abo...
emPSN customers get free access to Listening Books. Learn more: www.empsn.org.uk/abo...
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Playtime in primary #schools can be a daunting prospect for some children, who can be overwhelmed by these unstructured, often noisy periods. @pookyh.bsky.social offers some quick wins & practical pointers for inclusive approaches: buff.ly/xcerLbx #teachers #inclusion #edusky
Ideas to make play-time inclusive and fun for all - Headteacher Update
Play-time schools can feel daunting for some pupils and we need to consider how to make these moments more inclusive
buff.ly
May 21, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Playtime in primary #schools can be a daunting prospect for some children, who can be overwhelmed by these unstructured, often noisy periods. @pookyh.bsky.social offers some quick wins & practical pointers for inclusive approaches: buff.ly/xcerLbx #teachers #inclusion #edusky
Attention book worms! 📚This year's #SummerReadingChallenge starts in one month! summerreadingchallen...
May 21, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Attention book worms! 📚This year's #SummerReadingChallenge starts in one month! summerreadingchallen...
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20th May is World Bee Day. Find out how you can make your schools more bee-friendly at
www.un.org/en/observanc...
#WorldBeeDay #edusky
www.un.org/en/observanc...
#WorldBeeDay #edusky
May 20, 2025 at 7:05 AM
20th May is World Bee Day. Find out how you can make your schools more bee-friendly at
www.un.org/en/observanc...
#WorldBeeDay #edusky
www.un.org/en/observanc...
#WorldBeeDay #edusky
Why do kids develop gendered stereotypes about #STEM? A new study explores the origins of male-favoured bias in children from just 6 years old when it comes to computing and engineering.
mashable.com/article...
mashable.com/article...
STEM, gender, and the stereotypes that hold girls back
Ideas about gender and STEM start very young, but a study finds unexpected caveats.
mashable.com
May 15, 2025 at 9:43 AM
Why do kids develop gendered stereotypes about #STEM? A new study explores the origins of male-favoured bias in children from just 6 years old when it comes to computing and engineering.
mashable.com/article...
mashable.com/article...
Parents of #neurodiverse children may have specific concerns about their internet use. TechSafe is an information hub that shares free resources on topics covering gaming, social media and managing time online. Take a look here: techsafe.org.uk/
May 14, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Parents of #neurodiverse children may have specific concerns about their internet use. TechSafe is an information hub that shares free resources on topics covering gaming, social media and managing time online. Take a look here: techsafe.org.uk/
Do you know any young people aged 7-18 who love creating their own films or animations? The Childnet Film Competition 2025 is open for entries until Monday 2nd June 2025.
Learn more here: www.childnet.com/wha...
Learn more here: www.childnet.com/wha...
The Childnet Film Competition 2025 | Childnet
Win filmmaking equipment for your school or youth group and connect young people with film industry experts at our awards ceremony in London!
www.childnet.com
May 9, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Do you know any young people aged 7-18 who love creating their own films or animations? The Childnet Film Competition 2025 is open for entries until Monday 2nd June 2025.
Learn more here: www.childnet.com/wha...
Learn more here: www.childnet.com/wha...
This #VE80 #VEDay children across the country will be enjoying history in their classroom. Mr Dilly's World of History has a free event for #KS2 & #KS3 children today at 11am! Sign up here: www.eventbrite.co.uk...
VE DAY 80 - Commemoration Event for Schools with Mr Dilly
Join Mr Dilly for an engaging online event on VE Day & WWII! Discover why we commemorate this historic day. Perfect for schools!
www.eventbrite.co.uk
May 8, 2025 at 9:50 AM
This #VE80 #VEDay children across the country will be enjoying history in their classroom. Mr Dilly's World of History has a free event for #KS2 & #KS3 children today at 11am! Sign up here: www.eventbrite.co.uk...
Suggested reading (or listening) from our friends at @ListeningBooks. Turtle Bay by Saviour Pirotta is a beautifully illustrated, pioneering story about turtle conservation.
All emPSN customers benefit from a free Listening Books account. Learn more: www.empsn.org.uk/abo...
All emPSN customers benefit from a free Listening Books account. Learn more: www.empsn.org.uk/abo...
May 7, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Suggested reading (or listening) from our friends at @ListeningBooks. Turtle Bay by Saviour Pirotta is a beautifully illustrated, pioneering story about turtle conservation.
All emPSN customers benefit from a free Listening Books account. Learn more: www.empsn.org.uk/abo...
All emPSN customers benefit from a free Listening Books account. Learn more: www.empsn.org.uk/abo...
Do you have a KS2 who is super keen to move on from block coding (Scratch)? The team at Raspberry Pi have a brilliant online #Python introduction as part of their code club: projects.raspberrypi...
May 6, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Do you have a KS2 who is super keen to move on from block coding (Scratch)? The team at Raspberry Pi have a brilliant online #Python introduction as part of their code club: projects.raspberrypi...
It's #WorldPasswordDay🔑 Our latest blog looks at practical tips for password security for school staff:
www.empsn.org.uk/sup...
Securing the Digital Classroom: World Password Day Tips for Schools - emPSN
Securing the Digital Classroom: World Password Day Tips for Schools Blog Post from emPSN
www.empsn.org.uk
May 1, 2025 at 9:57 AM
It's #WorldPasswordDay🔑 Our latest blog looks at practical tips for password security for school staff:
www.empsn.org.uk/sup...