Resources forParents
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.
Join Our Ed Tech WhatsApp Group
If you are a parent, carer or teacher and you are concerned about 1:1 devices, screen use and EdTech platforms in schools and early years settings – join the conversation on WhatsApp where you can share and discuss your concerns and help us make your voice heard when it counts.
Template Letters for Parents
Use our letters to opt-out of digital homework, 1:1 devices and more…
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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