Petition · Department for Education
Pause and review the use of EdTech in schools and early years settings
Closed
6,428 signatures
What the petition asks
Pause all pupil-facing 1:1 device and EdTech use in schools and early years settings—except for children with specific technology needs—unless and until reputable, independent assessments confirm both net educational benefit and no unacceptable safeguarding, health or wellbeing risks for children.
We feel that 1:1 devices and EdTech platforms have been rapidly adopted by schools despite virtually no evidence of net learning benefit. Reputable independent studies show device use can negatively impact academic attainment, particularly for disadvantaged children. Some 1:1 devices and platforms are linked to an increase in bullying, access to inappropriate content, safeguarding and data privacy issues and an array of negative physical, emotional and social health impacts.
Timeline
| 20 Nov 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 20 May 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
6,428
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Education
Opened
20 Nov 2025
Closed
20 May 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 29 Jul 2026.