Petition · Department for Education, Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
Review the use of digital technology in schools
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204 signatures
What the petition asks
Following the example of Sweden, we want the UK Government to review how digital technology is used in UK schools and restore a better balance between screens and traditional learning, include more use of printed books, handwritten work, and focused reading time, especially in early education.
Many parents and teachers are concerned that too much screen use could be affecting children’s focus, reading ability, and depth of understanding, as well as health.
Research has found that reading printed books and writing by hand supports better learning and memory than screen-based work. There is limited evidence that increasing classroom technology improves overall scores.
Research has found that reading printed books and writing by hand supports better learning and memory than screen-based work. There is limited evidence that increasing classroom technology improves overall scores.
Timeline
| 19 May 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
204
Status
Open for signatures
Department
Department for Education, Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
Opened
19 May 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.