Children and Young People: Social Media
Commons · Question 5456 · Tabled 1 Jun 2026 · Department for Education · Official record
Answered 23 Jun 2026
Question
Asked by Matt Vickers
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of social media use on the wellbeing, sleep and educational outcomes of children and young people.
Answer
Answered by Olivia Bailey, 23 Jun 2026
There is a lack of conclusive evidence on the impact of social media use on outcomes for children and young people. The government has launched a three‑week call for evidence, primarily aimed at experts, to gather research on how screen use affects childr...