Children and Young People: Social Media
Commons · Question 3429 · Tabled 20 May 2026 · Department for Education · Official record
Answered 5 Jun 2026
Question
Asked by Matt Vickers
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment her Department has made of the impact of social media use on educational outcomes for children and young people.
Answer
Answered by Olivia Bailey, 5 Jun 2026
There is a lack of conclusive evidence on the impact of social media use on educational outcomes for children and young people. The department has partnered with London Interdisciplinary Social Science Doctoral Training Partnership and Imperial College Lo...