smartphone use among children
Brent Council is addressing smartphone use among children, proposing a collaborative approach to protect them from excessive screen time.
Brent Council is addressing smartphone use among children, aiming to improve their overall outcomes. In July 2025, Councillor Rita Begum moved a motion for a collaborative effort involving schools, parents, community organisations, and the local authority. This approach seeks to inform, educate, and empower teachers while protecting children from potential harms of excessive screen time. Councillor Gwen Grahl spoke in favour of the motion.
The motion proposed by Councillor Begum outlines a joined-up strategy to tackle the issue of smartphone use among children. It focuses on education and empowerment for teachers, alongside safeguarding measures for children. No further council discussions or decisions on this topic have been reported since the motion was moved in July 2025.
Key facts
- Brent Council is addressing smartphone use among children. Source
- Councillor Rita Begum moved a motion in July 2025. Source
- The motion proposes a collaborative effort. Source
- The effort involves schools, parents, community organisations, and the local authority. Source
- It aims to protect children from excessive screen time. Source
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