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Parents: Advisory Services

Commons · Question 121472 · Tabled 17 Mar 2026 · Department for Education · Official record

Answered 22 Apr 2026

Question

Asked by Ruth Jones

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of international models of digital parenting support for screen time, such as in Australia.

Answer

Answered by Olivia Bailey, 22 Apr 2026

On 27 March, the government published guidance on screen time for children aged 0 to 5 on the Best Start in Life website. The guidance is informed by an expert panel’s independent report on quantitative and qualitative research, including engagement with ...