A coalition of 21 schools, nurseries and colleges has written to families, urging parents to reduce both their children’s and their own screen time at home.
Head teachers from Southwark in south London said they were taking action due to the “negative impact of this technology” but insisted the message is “not an attack on modern parenting”.
The suggested daily limits
Up to 18 months old: 5 minutes
18 months to 2 years old: 1 hour
2 years old to Reception: 2 hours
Reception to Year 2: 2.5 hours
Year 3 to Year 5: 3 hours
Year 6 to Year 9: 4 hours
Year 10 to Year 11: 5 hours
The Times -> Read here what the schools have decided to come out and say in this landmark collective action
