State to Issue Screen Time Guidance for Under-Fives
The government will publish its first-ever official guidance on screen time for children under five in April 2026, amid concerns over language development and concentration.
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State Screen Time Guidance for Young Children Due in April
Official guidance on screen time for under-fives will be published in April 2026, after research linked high use to poorer language development. Find out what it means for parents.
Screen time harms toddler speech, new UK research finds
UK government research reveals toddlers with high screen use have poorer vocabulary. New guidance for parents of under-fives is due in April. Read the full findings.
Excessive Screen Time Limits Toddlers' Vocabulary, UK Study Finds
New UK government research reveals toddlers with high screen use say fewer words. First-ever guidance for under-fives is due in April. Learn the facts and expert advice.
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New government guidance warns parents of screen time's impact on toddlers' language. Research links 5+ hours daily to poorer development. Get the facts and advice.
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800,000 UK Under-5s Use Social Media, Study Finds
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