The London school that has screen-free days for pupils, teachers - and parents
Holy Family Catholic primary school in London has implemented 'screen-free Mondays' for students, teachers, and parents to encourage offline engagement. The initiative has seen high participation from families who share photos of their screen-free activities.
Why it matters
Highlights a growing social trend of digital detoxing within educational environments to improve family and student well-being.
Pupils at the school where screen-free Mondays mean teachers rethink how they teach lessons and take a more hands-on approach to activities. Photograph: Teri Pengilley/The Guardian View image in fullscreen Pupils at the school where screen-free Mondays mean teachers rethink how they teach lessons and take a more hands-on approach to activities. Photograph: Teri Pengilley/The Guardian Schools The London school that has screen-free days for pupils, teachers – and parents Holy Family Catholic primary school says enthusiastic response from parents has been biggest surprise
The article reports on a school policy and community response in a neutral, observational manner.
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