Decision - Smartphone Free Schools for Brighton & Hove
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Published
23 Jan 2025
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the council's own words, unedited1) That the petition is noted.
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Brighton & Hove City Council received a petition signed by 2,468 people calling for support for smartphone-free schools and guidance encouraging parents to delay giving smartphones to children. The petition also requested an educational campaign and resources for schools, and the recommendation was that the petition be noted.
Recommendation
That the petition is noted.
Financial impact
none stated
Ward affected
city-wide
Decision maker
Full Council
Date in document
19 Dec 2024
Stakeholders named
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Parents of children attending schools within the Brighton and Hove districtChildren and young peopleSchools in Brighton and HoveTeachers and school staffParents and families
Next steps
parsed- The petition will be debated at the Council meeting in accordance with the agreed protocol.
- The Lead petitioner will be invited to present the petition for up to 3 minutes.
- Councillors will debate the petition for 15 minutes before the recommendation is formally put to a vote.
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