Across Europe, governments are increasingly introducing school phone bans or tighter rules on smartphone use during the school day. The goal is to reduce digital distractions, improve classroom focus and support students’ wellbeing. Research and education policy discussions have highlighted concerns that constant access to smartphones can affect attention spans, learning outcomes and social interaction […]
Category Archives: Politics
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Mar
Across Europe, governments are increasingly examining the impact smartphones have on children’s learning and wellbeing. The latest country to take action is Poland, where the government is preparing legislation to ban mobile phone use in primary schools from 1 September 2026. The proposal, announced by Barbara Nowacka, is part of a broader effort to reduce […]
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The conversation about children and social media is changing rapidly around the world. Governments, educators and parents are increasingly questioning how much time young people should spend online — and whether stronger protections are needed. In Canada, discussions are now emerging about whether the country should raise the minimum age for social media use to […]
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Mar
As schools across the UK explore ways to reduce digital distraction and improve student wellbeing, Scotland’s recent mobile phone restriction trials are providing valuable real-world insights. Several Scottish secondary schools have begun trialling phone-free school policies, where students cannot access smartphones during the school day. Early feedback from teachers and school leaders suggests the move […]
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Feb
Feb
France’s National Assembly has passed a bill that would ban children under the age of 15 from using social media platforms, marking one of the most significant digital youth protection measures in Europe. The legislation — championed by President Emmanuel Macron and backed with broad parliamentary support — now moves to the Senate before potentially […]
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Feb
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has announced that his government will move forward with a nationwide ban on social media access for children under the age of 16, in a bid to create a safer digital environment for young people. The announcement was made on Tuesday, 3 February 2026 at the World Government Summit in […]
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On 21 January 2026, the House of Lords voted in favour of an amendment to the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill that would ban under-16s from using social media, reflecting growing political attention on children’s digital wellbeing and online harms. Peers supported the measure by a majority of 261 to 150, increasing pressure on the […]
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The UK government is thinking about bringing in stricter rules to limit how much time kids spend on social media, following similar talks in Europe last week as a rising body of evidence shows the negative effects of social media on children’s mental and physical health.
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Amidst Kier Starmer’s recent controversy and allegations regarding his conduct in the ‘grooming gangs’ scandal, the Tories have challenged the Prime Minister to prove he is serious about improving the wellbeing and education of children by accepting their amendments to this bill. The Labour government are presenting the bill to a committee, but it’s understood […]
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