Interested in Computing, Online Safety or Artificial Intelligence Lead in schools or Early Years?
Digital First Steps is an eLIM project supporting Early Years settings and Foundation Stage teachers across the UK to embed technology and online safety in a meaningful, developmentally appropriate way. It combines practical training, ongoing support, and ready-to-use resources to strengthen both learning and safeguarding.
Staff training sits at the heart of the programme, giving practitioners realistic, research-based, practical guidance for making informed, appropriate decisions about technology in your setting. Free for Somerset early-years settings and only £10 for others.
Book training:
Technology within continuous provision
Screen free approaches
EYFS-specific activities
Simple, ready-to-use ideas
Why it matters
eLIM's Digital First Steps project supports safe, meaningful digital experiences from the very start:
Building practitioner confidence and understanding
Strengthening safeguarding and curriculum provision
Aligned with the EYFS Framework, Development Matters, national online safety expectations and the latest research.