Children: Digital Technology
Commons · Question 102803 · Tabled 5 Jan 2026 · Department for Education · Official record
Answered 23 Feb 2026
Question
Asked by Rachael Maskell
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps is she taking to assess the potential impact of screen time on the development of children under 5.
Answer
Answered by Olivia Bailey, 23 Feb 2026
The department is commissioning a systematic review of evidence that enables causal inference, rather than just correlation, to better understand how screentime impacts children and young people, including under fives. We are planning a further programme ...