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Written question asked by Lord Nash (Conservative) on Tuesday, 14 July 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 28 July 2026. It was answered by Baroness Smith of Malvern (Labour) on Tuesday, 28 July 2026 on behalf of the Department for Education.


Children: ICT

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of recently published data indicating that more than 950,000 school children in the UK are using personal screen-based devices for nearly every lesson in the school day.

Answer

The government recognises that we must get the balance right when it comes to technology use for teaching and learning. The department’s expert advisory group on screen time is assessing a range of evidence and responses to the department’s call for evidence, which will inform guidance and policy on the use of technology in schools.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL2095
Session
2026-27
Subjects
ICT Children Schools
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk