Written Question·Department for Education·UIN HL2021
Children: ICT
Tabled: 13 July 2026
Answered: 27 July 2026
Question
To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the compatibility of one-to-one screen-based device use in primary schools in England with NHS guidance on daily screen time for young children.
Answer
Decisions about the use of digital devices in classrooms are for schools to make. However, the government’s guidance for younger children advises limiting screen time and prioritising sleep, play, physical activity and interaction with adults. The governm...
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