Where does technology fit in the EYFS? We’ve launched Digital First Steps to help Early Years settings feel confident about: ✅ Technology ✅ Online Safety ✅ Age-appropriate practice Not about screens—about strong foundations. 👉 www.somersetelim.org/eLIMDigitalF...

Really enjoyed being on @bbcsomerset.bsky.social with @simonparkintv.bsky.social today 📻to chat about mobile phones in schools, social media bans for under‑16s, and the online safety work I do with schools and professionals. #OnlineSafety #Education #Safeguarding

Our Technology in EYFS training is back! 🗓️ 27 April, 1:30–3pm Previous participants said it was: ✨ “A really useful workshop” ✨ “Packed with helpful information and resources” ✨ “Great training with practical ideas I could implement straight away” supportservicesforeducation.co.uk/TechEYFSApr26

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...

💻 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

📅 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

📢 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: elimAdmin@somerset.gov.uk

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”

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

📘 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

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

☀️ 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

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. 👋

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

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

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

The 2025 Ofcom Media Use and Attitudes Report is a fascinating read, addressing critical issues like digital poverty, artificial intelligence & concerns about 'brain rot'. I've created a quick-read summary here: bit.ly/eLIMSummaryOfcom2025. Full report: ofcom.org.uk/media-use-and-attitudes

#Computing or #OnlineSafety lead looking for support? 2025-26 packages now available for schools anywhere in England: somersetelim.org/training-and...

Sometimes a viral trend is fun enough to join in with. This one definitely appealed to me 😁

I had this very revealing conversation with Meta AI on WhatsApp at the weekend. I wonder what else it 'doesn't remember'... #AI #DataProtection

Today is Safer Internet Day! Join me this #SaferInternetDay to create a better internet! The SID website has all of the tips, quizzes and resources you need to get involved in the day 👇 saferinternet.org.uk/safer-intern...

#Primary School planning an #OnlineSafety Parent Workshop? Let us do the hard work for you. 💯% of schools who have used our workshop video would recommend it. 🤩

Is the Internet Good for Children? Of course this is not a question that can be answered with a simple 'yes' or 'no'. But, as always, @sonialivingstone.bsky.social is presenting her response in a thought-provoking, clear and forward-thinking way. I'll be rewatching this one! #LSEEvents

eLIM can deliver your staff Online Safety training with our low-cost pre-recorded training, which is: Recommended by 100% of schools who have previously used it. Delivered by an expert adviser. Fully updated in line with KCSIE and other research and guidance. Available now.

The beginning of a new school year is the perfect time to find out what your pupils' experience of Computing in your school is. Free Primary Computing pupil voice survey here 👇 sites.google.com/view/elim-ed...

Always exciting to find a new way to connect with like-minded educators and technology enthusiasts! Hi Blue sky! #edtech #education #onlinesafety #edusky