Working to end theScreen-Based childhood
Join us in campaigning to protect children from the harms of unregulated EdTech, and addictive-by-design smartphones
Concerned about electronic devices and pupil-facing EdTech in schools?
We are calling on the Government to pause the use of devices and EdTech in schools until such time as net educational benefit can be demonstrated, and independent studies can confirm that 1:1 device use does not pose unacceptable safety and wellbeing risks for school-age children.
We have created an online petition that you can sign if you share our concerns about the use of 1:1 devices and pupil-facing EdTech in schools.
Campaign Letters for Parents
Use our letter templates to send opt-out letters to your school or MP.
Opt-out of Digital Assessment - Reception
SafeScreens challenges DfE on screens in reception classes - How to opt your child out of the digital assessment.
Fife Council iPad Scheme - opt your child out
If you are a parent in Fife and wish to opt your child out of the 1:1 device scheme we have created an easy template letter you can use.
Opt Out Letter to SchoolOpt-out of digital homework
Write to your school to opt your child out of online homework and request homework in a non-digital form.
Opt Out Letter to Schoolourcampaigns
PUT THE BRAKES ON EdTech
Campaigning for EdTech to be the exception, not the norm
Our Proposals
- Early Years and Primary Schools should be havens free from EdTech and personal devices
- Secondary Schools must suspend the use of student facing EdTech, apps and personal devices until safety, privacy and net educational benefit is independently proven
- Parents must have a statutory right to opt out of digital learning and homework materials
Roll back Smartphones
Campaigning for better legislation to protect children from addictive devices and harmful online content
Our Proposals
- We are calling for a tobacco-style regulatory framework for smartphones, including prominent health warnings about excessive screen time
- We want to see bell to bell statutory restrictions on smartphone use in schools
- Our proposals include a licencing regime to create a new market for child-appropriate restricted smartphones and applications
Bring back fun,Bring back Childhood
We overprotect kids in the real world and underprotect them online.
Jonathan Haidt, Social psychologist and author
Blog
“Children are little pots of gold to the tech industry…” Ben Kingsley, Legal Director SafeScreens
The House of Lords votes in favour of a cross-party amendment which seeks to restrict U16s accessing harmful social media platforms
