Madrid plans to limit computer and tablet use in primary schools to two hours a week

In Spain, as elsewhere, concern is growing over screen use among children and young people. Photograph: Monkey Business Images/Shutterstock

The regional government of Madrid has unveiled plans to limit the use of computers and tablets in primary schools to a maximum of two hours a week in an effort to tackle “the risks associated with the early, intensive and inappropriate use of information technology”.

Under the proposals, to be enacted in September, teachers will also be banned from setting homework involving screen use.