In primary school, screens are often used for homework, education, leisure activities, and communication with friends and family as they get older. 

See Online safety – screen time if your child does have their own devices and is connected to the internet.

While screen time has many benefits, excessive time spent in front of a screen can impact many aspects of a child’s growth and development, including their physical health, mental wellbeing, ability to form social connections, and disrupted sleep patterns. 

See Screen time for more information, including tips to help reduce your child’s screen time.