Some parents have been mentioning the difference it has made limiting or stopping screen time for their child in nursery.
Based on evidence, recent government advice has been issued to help reduce the impact screen time has on our children’s development, wellbeing, social and emotional impacts, physical and mental health, and safeguarding risks. Please find the information below and if you have any questions, regarding this issue please let us know.

Image from the Best Start in Life website.
See the link below for the new government guidance on screen time for under 5s provided on the Best Start in Life website. This advice has been informed by the EYSTAG report.
Baby and toddler screen time guidance – Best Start in Life
Parental Control
You might feel under pressure from your child to allow them access to content online that isn’t suitable for their age (for example a game with an adult age rating). Some advice from the Kids Online Safety Campaign is that, rather than saying no straightaway, see if there are any alternatives more suitable to keep them safe. For example, suggesting a game like the one they want to play, but with the appropriate age rating.
Below is a link to guidance on parental controls. Having regular conversations about online safety can help your child understand why you have parental controls.
Parental controls – Kids Online Safety
At Newham Bridge Primary School, we follow government guidance on online safety. We have up-to-date policies and procedures in place to help us ensure we keep our children safe and teach them about the benefits and risks of being online. If you have any issues or questions, please do not hesitate to speak with us.





