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With excessive screen time linked to serious health issues; we are calling for stronger protections and better laws to keep kids safe. This blog explores the latest news, the risks, and how we can push for change to create a healthier digital future for our children.

Telegraph headline about safeguarding failures in schools article with SafeScreens and Sophie Winkleman

SafeScreens raises serious safeguarding concerns around EdTech with Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson

Sophie Winkleman talks to William Clouston SDP leader about smartphones and EdTech for children

Sophie Winkleman Talks Smartphones and EdTech with William Clouston, SDP Leader

Child fed up in front of computer trying to do online learning

Parents and Carers – Please complete our EdTech survey!

Emily Cherkin talks about how teachers are not to blame for the rapid adoption of EdTech in Classrooms - SafeScreens campaign

In support of Teachers – Emily Cherkin “It’s important to remember teachers are victims of EdTech too.”

For parents worried about digital homework SafeScreens have created an opt out letter you can send to your schools

Our template letter for parents to opt out of screen-based homework is live!

Baroness Barran Calls in the House of Lords for an parents to have a statutory right to opt out of online homework

We are calling for a parents to have a statutory right to opt out of device-based homework. Baroness Barran’s speech in the House of Lords

Social media take the place of doctor

When Social Media Becomes the Doctor – featured blog with Health Professionals for Safer Screens

Sweden is rewriting the rulebook on classroom tech use.

“We grew up with it & we regret It” – Gen Z calls out the harms of social media.