Smartphone Free Childhood at Leechpool Primary School
As a community we are working together to safeguard our children and their childhood.
Leechpool Primary School is a smartphone free school and we do not believe primary-aged children should own a smartphone - the information below will provide you with a better understanding of the issues and a link to sign up to our charter.
WHY?
A Video that explains the issues faced by parents.
10 minutes that pack a punch, the video unpacks how smartphones and social media are designed to keep kids hooked, the secret techniques tech companies use to pull them in, and the impossible choice this leaves parents facing.
But this isn’t just about the problem. It’s about the solution too.
This video shows how change is already happening – with parents across the UK coming together to support one another, delay smartphones, and build a healthier childhood. The Smartphone Free Childhood movement is growing fast – and you can be part of it.
| 90% of girls and 50% of boys say they are sent unwanted explicit content | 84% of Bullying now takes place on a device | Bedtime use of smartphones doubles the risk of poor sleep | 35 Hours - the average time British teens spend on their smartphone every week |
SMARTPHONE FREE - WHAT IS THE GAIN?
| More time outdoors |
Chatting with friends face-to-face! |
More time exercising, reading and playing | Less time scrolling alone |
Children’s access to smartphones and social media is the defining public health crisis of our time. Scan the QR code or click on the link below to sign our charter. Together we can build a safer future for our children.
Children’s access to smartphones and social media is the defining public health crisis of our time. Scan the QR code or click on the link below to sign our charter. Together we can build a safer future for our children
Dr Jonathan Haidt - Professor of Social Psychology
