Nearly quarter of children spend more than four hours a day on devices – poll

Nearly a quarter of children spend more than four hours a day on an internet-enabled device, a survey has found (Yui Mok/PA) - (PA Wire)

Nearly a quarter of children spend more than four hours a day on an internet-enabled device, a survey for the Children’s Commissioner has suggested.

Dame Rachel de Souza has called for “stronger action” to protect children from harmful content online beyond the classroom – including a possible social media ban for children under 16, or restricting smartphone use for all children.