Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 102803
Children: Digital Technology
Tabled: 5 January 2026
Answered: 23 February 2026
Question
Rachael Maskell
Labour (Co-op) — York Central
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps is she taking to assess the potential impact of screen time on the development of children under 5.
Answer
Olivia BaileyThe department is commissioning a systematic review of evidence that enables causal inference, rather than just correlation, to better understand how screentime impacts children and young people, including under fives. We are planning a further programme ...
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