10 March 2025, 10:48

By Matt Buttery

When it comes to screen time challenges, there’s no easy solution.

Our own polling at Triple P has revealed that over two-thirds of parents (69%) have noticed negative effects in their children if they spend too much time on screens, with nearly half (49%) concerned about the amount of time their children are spending on digital devices.

Children's wellbeing plays an integral role in their development, and the government’s focus on the impact excessive screen time has on this through the Protection of Children Bill is welcome.

The bill includes a legal requirement that would introduce a ban on mobile phones in schools.

This follows a Policy Exchange report........

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