15 Apr 2025
How much screentime are children getting at school?
Digital technology recommendations on the Ministry of Education website say children two to six years old should have minimal screen time, with a sessions a maximum of 15 minutes at a time. It's recommended students six to 12 years old should spend no more than a third of the school day on screen, that's about two hours. But how closely are the guidelines being followed, from one school to the next? Julie Cullen, a paediatric physiotherapist, spoke to Lisa Owen.