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Ministers to issue guidance on children's screen use
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- Vicky Wong Getty Images Ministers are to issue guidance for the first time ever on screen use for children.
- The government has launched a three-week call for evidence to inform guidance - which will be published in autumn - to help parents of children aged five to 16.
- It is expected to include practical tips on how much screen time children should have, when children should get their first smart phone, and how technology is used in schools.
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Vicky Wong Getty Images Ministers are to issue guidance for the first time ever on screen use for children.
The government has launched a three-week call for evidence to inform guidance - which will be published in autumn - to help parents of children aged five to 16.
It is expected to include practical tips on how much screen time children should have, when children should get their first smart phone, and how technology is used in schools.
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