Written question asked by Jason McCartney (Conservative) on Thursday, 16 July 2015, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 20 July 2015. It was answered by Nick Gibb (Conservative) on Thursday, 23 July 2015 on behalf of the Department for Education.

Schools: VDUs

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will introduce lessons on managing the risk of injuries related to digital screen use to school curriculums.

Answer

The national curriculum sets out the essential skills and knowledge that children must be taught at school. Schools have the freedom to teach subjects or topics beyond the national curriculum to ensure that their pupils receive a rounded education.

Using technology safely is covered at each key stage in the computing curriculum, which is compulsory for all pupils aged 5-16 in maintained schools.

The programmes of study for the national curriculum in computing are published online at:

www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-curriculum-in-england-computing-programmes-of-study/national-curriculum-in-england-computing-programmes-of-study

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Type: Written question
Reference: 7555
Session: 2015-16
Subjects: Curriculum Injuries Health education Schools VDUs
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk

Schools: VDUs

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