Lets Reclaim Childhood

Smartphones and children have become a big talking point recently because this is an issue that every family in Britain today has to contend with. There’s very little advice out there on this issue, and many of us aren’t sure what approach to take. No previous generation of parents or young people have had to deal with this like we do. 

Following a presentation in June 2025, St Luke’s has become a member of the grassroots movement Smartphone Free Childhood which has spread rapidly across the UK recently. Information below highlights some of the issues around smartphones and children, and how we can all work together to improve the situation collectively for our children.

Collective Action at St Luke's

While we do not currently allow smartphones in school and are already smart phone free, in response to the Smartphone Free Childhood Campaign, moving forwards, we are strongly encouraging all parents to do 3 things collectively together: 

• DELAY buying a smartphone until at least the end of year 9.

• Sign up to the Smart Phone Free Parent Pact

• Join the school's Smartphone Free Childhood Whatsapp group

Hampshire Schools Collective Letter

We have joined other schools in Hampshire to come together and take action, by signing the Hampshire Schools Collective letter below.

Sign up to the Smartphone Free Parent Pact below

The Parent Pact’s all about making local collective action simple. You can see how many others in your child’s class, our school and county have signed on our live leaderboards – then connect with likeminded parents via our SFC WhatsApp groups for support.

A thought provoking video clip from the Heads Up Alliance