Government to drive action to improve children’s relationship with mobile phones and social media

UK — Government (GOV.UK) · 2026-01-19 · UK · verified record

Themes: Child safety & minors

Ecosystems: UK Online Safety Act

Government to drive action to improve children’s relationship with mobile phones and social media Government launches consultation on children's social media use and bans phones in schools to protect young people's wellbeing and ensure safer online experiences. - Restrictions on addictive features, a ban on social media access for children and better age checks among measures to be considered - Ofsted inspectors tasked with checking mobile phone bans are being properly enforced in schools as stronger and clearer guidance given to headteachers - Ministers to kickstart national conversation with

Government to drive action to improve children’s relationship with mobile phones and social media Government launches consultation on children's social media use and bans phones in schools to protect young people's wellbeing and ensure safer online experiences. - Restrictions on addictive features, a ban on social media access for children and better age checks among measures to be considered - Ofsted inspectors tasked with checking mobile phone bans are being properly enforced in schools as stronger and clearer guidance given to headteachers - Ministers to kickstart national conversation with…

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