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By: Jenny Afia

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  • DEBATE: Can technology actually be good for our mental health?

    Can technology actually be good for our mental health? Dr Nick Taylor, clinical phycologist and co-founder of Unmind, says YES. Mental ill-health costs the UK economy between £74bn and £99bn each year. Currently, there is insufficient care and resources readily available to people when they need it most. Technology provides an accessible, scalable means for [...]

  • DEBATE: Should the long summer school holiday be shortened?

    Should the long summer school holiday be shortened? Jenny Afia, a privacy lawyer and partner at Schillings and member of the Children’s Commissioner’s Digital Task Force, says YES. One week into the summer holiday and I need a break, let alone my daughter. It’s argued that long holidays are needed so children can rest. But [...]

  • DEBATE: In light of the latest study, have we overreacted about the effect of social media on teenagers?

    In light of the latest study, have we overreacted about the effect of social media on teenagers? Kevin Craig, chief executive and founder of communications agency PLMR, says YES. While the discussion about the impact of social media on young people has been a hot topic at the school gates over recent years, we parents have [...]

  • DEBATE: Should schools start later to help teenagers be more productive, as MPs will debate on Monday?

    February 7, 2019

    Should schools start later to help teenagers be more productive, as MPs will debate on Monday? Will Williams, wellbeing adviser to the OECD, says YES. We must take steps to reverse the sharp decline of our children’s mental wellbeing, and starting the school day later would be a brilliant start. Teenagers should be afforded the opportunity [...]

  • DEBATE: Should mobile phones be banned in schools to help children concentrate?

    September 6, 2018

    Should mobile phones be banned in schools to help children concentrate? Jenny Afia, privacy lawyer and partner at Schillings and a member of the Children’s Commissioner’s Digital Task Force, says YES. Bravo to France for banning mobile phones in schools. We face a public health crisis in the UK with children glued to their screens, causing [...]

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