Source · Select Committees · Education Committee
Recommendation 11
11
Acknowledged
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Revise advice for parents on screen time risks and commission healthy device use guidance.
Recommendation
Advice to parents of babies and young children should be revised to ensure it gives sufficient attention to face to face interaction and warns of the risks of screen time in reducing opportunities for this. Adults should be encouraged to minimise use of devices where possible when supervising young children at a formative age and the Department for Education should commission advice for parents through family hubs and children’s centres on the healthy use of devices.
Government Response Summary
The government gives a vague commitment, stating it will give further consideration to the recommendation for a consultation, while generally recognising the importance of protecting children's personal data and engaging safely with online services.
Paragraph Reference:
56
Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
The government is committed to ensuring that children’s personal data is protected and that they can engage safely with online services. As part of its ongoing work, and in light of evolving technology and international approaches, it recognises the importance of keeping this area under review. We will give further consideration to the committee’s recommendation for a consultation.