The NSPCC’s guidance on children, mobile phones and online safety is a useful resource for schools to draw on when communicating with parents. It addresses one of the most common questions schools are asked: when is a child ready for a phone, and how can families manage the risks?
The guide offers balanced, practical advice on readiness, boundary-setting, parental controls, and ongoing conversations about safe and responsible use. Including or signposting this resource to parents can help reinforce consistent messages between home and school, reduce anxiety, and support a shared approach to online safety.