UK ministers are exploring a recommendation that parents should refrain from buying smartphones for their children until they reach secondary school. This consideration is part of a broader consultation on screen use among those under 16, co-chaired by Children's Commissioner Dame Rachel de Souza, who has previously stated that children below secondary school age are 'too young' for internet-enabled devices. Former safeguarding minister Jess Phillips emphasized that the notion that smartphones enhance children's safety is misleading, asserting that they actually provide predators with direct access to children. The review will develop guidelines on 'healthy screen use' for children aged five to 16, including recommendations that children under five should spend no more than an hour a day on screens. Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson noted the need for balance, stating that while technology offers benefits, parents require support to navigate modern challenges. Additionally, there are plans to address technology that facilitates the sharing of intimate images among children, with Phillips highlighting that existing technology could prevent such occurrences.