Do not ban social media for under-16s, urges head

A head teacher has called for a “more nuanced approach” to supervising kids’ social media use, rather than the proposed blanket ban for those under 16. This comes after over 60 Labour MPs urged the Prime Minister to restrict access to social media for this age group. The headteacher believes schools should focus on teaching students about safe and responsible social media practices. They also acknowledged concerns about social media addiction and the algorithms designed to keep users engaged.

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