Ilminster Avenue Nursery School would like to share a helpful online resource for parents and carers about supporting healthy screen time habits for children under five. Juggling family life and raising children in a digital world can be challenging, and this evidence‑informed guidance from Best Start in Life offers clear and practical advice to support families.
The guidance explores how much screen time is recommended at different ages, the importance of choosing content that is suitable for young children, and why shared screen use is more beneficial than children using screens on their own. It also highlights how adult screen habits can influence children and suggests ways to protect important screen‑free times such as mealtimes and bedtimes.
There is also thoughtful guidance for families of children with special educational needs or disabilities, recognising that some children may benefit from assistive technology while still needing plenty of time for play, sleep and interaction. The resource supports parents and carers to make informed choices that work for their own family and their child’s development.
You can read the full guidance here.