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We’ve created a collection of practical resources for parents and carers who are concerned about EdTech — including ready-to-use template letters for contacting your child’s school. Many EdTech companies are profit-driven, and their priorities may not always align with the best interests of children. These templates offer a way for parents to voice their questions and concerns.

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Concerned about electronic devices and pupil-facing EdTech in schools?

We are calling on the UK and Devolved Governments 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.

Our EdTech Survey - Calling All Parents and Carers!

We want to hear about your and your child’s experiences with EdTech.

Please complete our survey to share your insights on how educational technology is impacting learning – both in the classroom and at home. Whether it’s benefits, challenges, or any impact you’ve noticed – your feedback will help inform our conversations with policy-makers. We’re campaigning to ensure your voice is heard.

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Primary School – Concerns About Screen and TV Use Letter

For parents/carers who are concerned about the use of screen and TV use during story time and/or as part of movement and recreational breaks and / or at the end of the school day.
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Primary School – Digital Homework Opt-Out Letter

For parents/carers who wish to request that their primary-aged child completes homework using traditional (non-digital) methods rather than online platforms or apps.
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Secondary School – Digital Homework Opt-Out Letter

For parents/carers who wish to request that their secondary-aged child’s homework be set and completed on paper, avoiding online platforms or app-based tasks.
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Primary School – Collective Digital Homework Opt-Out Letter (Group of Parents)

A joint letter that can be signed by multiple parents to collectively request that the primary school provides non-digital homework options for all pupils.
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All Schools – 1:1 Device Opt-Out Letter

For parents who do not wish their child to participate in a one-to-one iPad, tablet or laptop scheme, requesting suitablealternatives for class and homework that don’t rely on personal devices.
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All Schools – Initial EdTech Letter

A short introductory letter for parents/carers to open a conversation with the school about how educational technology is used and monitored.
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All Schools – EdTech Concerns Letter

For parents/carers who have specific concerns about the impact of screen time and the use of devices and EdTech platforms and who wish to raise these issues with the school.
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Prospective Primary School – EdTech Enquiry Letter

For parents considering enrolling their child in a primary school and wanting to ask in advance how the school uses technology and what alternatives exist for families preferring low or no digital learning.
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Prospective or Chosen Secondary School – EdTech Enquiry Letter

For parents enquiring for secondary aged pupils about a schools policy on digital device use and use of EdTech apps and platforms for class and homework.
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Fife Council – Opt out of iPad Scheme

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 to send to your school in advance of the device roll out in September.
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Opt-out of Digital Assessment – Reception

If you wish to opt your child out of the digital element of the Reception Baseline Assessment you can use our template opt out letter to write to your primary school in advance of the new term.
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Blog

Ben Kingsley, Legal Director of SafeScreens talks about the lack of regulation of EdTech and how this impacts children

“Children are little pots of gold to the tech industry…” Ben Kingsley, Legal Director SafeScreens

Baroness Barran is instrumental in the House of Lords on calling for better protections for children online

The House of Lords votes in favour of a cross-party amendment which seeks to restrict U16s accessing harmful social media platforms

Sophie Winkleman urges parents, carers and teachers to sign and share SafeScreens EdTech petition to call a pause and review of EdTech in schools and early years settings

Sophie Winkleman on why she is supporting the SafeScreens petition to pause and review EdTech