Digital Primary Teacher
@digitalprimaryt.bsky.social
Matt Mustafic. Parent. Teacher. Expert advisor and specialist in Digital Literacy and Online Safety with over 20 years experience in teaching and education.
📢 Brand new FREE resource for all UK schools! Our Online Safety Staff Survey helps schools identify strengths, support professional development, and inform future training needs: www.somersetelim.org/online-safety-staff-survey #OnlineSafety #Safeguarding #EdTech #Schools
The online safety landscape is constantly changing. This new research reveals an important shift: some teens are now creating AI deepfakes rather than simply encountering them, reminding us how vital open conversations are: www.commonsensemedia.org/articles/tee... #OnlineSafety #AI #Safeguarding
Teens told us they're not just seeing AI nudes — they're making them
Our new survey finds that sexual deepfakes often involve friends, exes, and classmates—and parents are barely talking about them. Advice from Common Sense Media editors.
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This video from @thesurvivorstrust.bsky.social is a difficult watch, but a powerful conversation starter for teachers and parents. It highlights why adults need to be talking about the misuse of AI, online harm, and our role in safeguarding children: www.youtube.com/watch?v=b8WB... #OnlineSafety
AI-generated abuse: Close to Home Campaign
YouTube video by The Survivors Trust
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Looking for positive screen time this summer?☀️ With the holidays nearly here, #ActivateWithJoeWicks is a great way for children to stay active during the holidays through short, fun workouts. Watch on BBC iPlayer: www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis... #PositiveScreenTime #DigitalWellbeing
Activate with Joe Wicks
Joe Wicks and his Activators are on a mission to get you moving. Ready? 3, 2, 1, activate!
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My new short video highlights key findings from Ofcom's latest research on screen time, social media, gaming, AI, digital literacy, online safety, and parental concerns: www.youtube.com/watch?v=bxTc... #OnlineSafety #DigitalLiteracy
What UK Children Are Really Doing Online in 2026 | Ofcom Report Summary
YouTube video by Digital Primary Teacher
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A vital new parent guide from the IWF on AI-generated child abuse imagery. Clear, practical advice to help families understand the risks and start important conversations at home. Read more: www.iwf.org.uk/resources/ai... #OnlineSafety #Safeguarding #AI
AI Child Sexual Abuse Imagery: Parent Safety Guide
Learn how AI is misused to change photos & videos into child sexual abuse. Get practical privacy steps from IWF and NCA to keep your children safe online.
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New report highlights the “looksmaxxing” trend and its impact on boys’ wellbeing. Body image is often seen as mainly affecting girls — but this shows boys are also at risk. Important reading for schools and families: www.centreforyounglives.org.uk/news-centre/... #OnlineSafety
Toxic “looksmaxxing” social media trend is pushing boys towards extreme body obsession, misogyny, and self-harm, Centre for Young Lives report warns | Centre for Young Lives | Press Release
Published: A new report from the Centre for Young Lives thinktank published today (Thursday June 25th) warns that the fast-growing online trend known as “looksmaxxing” is driving some boys and young m...
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Looking forward to working with Early Years practitioners next week! We’ll explore meaningful use of technology in EYFS, reflect on practice, and share ideas you can use straight away. Free for Somerset settings (£10 others). Join us: supportservicesforeducation.co.uk/EYTechJune26 #EYFS #EarlyYears
Digital First Steps – Technology in Early Years Settings
This training will empower practitioners to confidently integrate technology appropriately into their daily practice. The session will support staff to identify the good practice they already have in
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Today's big news is the plan to ban under-16s from social media: bbc.co.uk/news/article... I joined BBC Somerset this morning to discuss what this means for young people, schools & families. A key moment for online safety—education matters more than ever.
When will social media ban start, and which platforms are affected?
The measures will see apps including TikTok and Snapchat blocked for UK teens early in 2027.
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It’s #AIAwarenessDay! 🤖 A great time to reflect on how we use AI safely in education. Build confidence with our training for primary, schools, and EYFS: somersetelim.org/training-and... and use ActiveBYTES to embed AI safety across your Online Safety curriculum.
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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...
This month, the DfE published a new Cyber Security Hub for schools. cyber-security-hub.education.gov.uk It brings together guidance on strengthening security, planning responses, and managing incidents, alongside the message that cyber security is a whole-school safeguarding responsibility.
Following a UK incident where pupil photos copied from a school website were misused using AI, the UK Safer Internet Centre has issued new guidance: ✅ Avoid face‑on images ✅ Don’t link names to photos ✅ Remove metadata ✅ Use low‑resolution images Guidance: saferinternet.org.uk/guide-and-re...
Image guidance for education settings - UK Safer Internet Centre
Guidance for education settings and organisations working with children and young people
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SWGfL Online Safety Policy Templates and the 360 Degree Safe tool have been refreshed — clearer, more practical, and better aligned with national guidance, including a new cyber security focus. Find out more 👇 swgfl.org.uk/magazine/upd...
Updates to the 360 Degree Safe Online Safety Self-Review Tool and Policy Templates
Our online safety self-review tool has received significant updates to reflect recent updates to national guidance in England.
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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
New report on screen use for under‑5s published today. Under‑2s should only use screens for shared activities; ages 2–5 around 1 hour a day in short chunks, away from meals and bedtime. Interact during screen use. Full report: www.gov.uk/government/p... #EarlyYears #OnlineSafety
Screen use by children aged under 5
The findings and recommendations of the Early Years Screen Time Advisory Group on the effects of all types of screen use in the early years of childhood.
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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
Along with other Support Services for Education packages, eLIM's Computing and Online Safety 2026-27 offer is now available. For schools across England - not just Somerset. Find out more: www.somersetelim.org/training-and... Feel free to contact me here or email: elimadmin@somerset.gov.uk
eLIM Computing and Online Safety - Training and Support
eLIM Computing and Online Safety is a traded service within Somerset Council. Being traded means we support schools beyond, as well as within, Somerset, offering high-quality professional development ...
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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
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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...
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 ...
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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.
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💻 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
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
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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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📢 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
