At Fleet Infant School, we are proud to have signed up to be a part of Smartphone Free Childhood, a growing movement that supports families and schools to delay children's access to smartphones and social media. 

The initiative recognises the benefits of a childhood focused on real-world experiences, healthy relationships and wellbeing, rather than constant online engagement.

By joining, we are committing to work alongside parents and carers to promote sensible, age-appropriate use of technology, encourage offline play and learning and create a shared culture where children feel supported to not have smartphones too early. This approach helps to reduce pressure on children, support their mental health and reinforces our commitment to safeguarding and positive development. 

We are currently on a 5-year journey to make all schools in Fleet smartphone free as follows:

From 1 January 2026, children in primary, infant and junior schools (Year R to Year 6) will not be permitted to bring a smartphone to school.

From 1 September 2026, students entering Year 7 from that date will not be permitted to bring smartphones onto school premises.

By 1 September 2030, all Fleet schools will be smartphone-free.

You can find out more about Smartphone Free Childhood at:

https://www.smartphonefreechildhood.org/