The London school that has screen-free days for pupils, teachers – and parents

Holy Family Catholic primary school in west London implemented screen-free Mondays on June 7, 2026, extending the ban to pupils, teachers, and parents. This initiative, which originated from the pupils, prohibits the use of smartphones, laptops, monitors, and tablets during the school day. The school reported an enthusiastic response from parents, which was described as the biggest surprise of the program. The aim of screen-free Mondays is to foster deeper engagement and interaction without digital distractions. This policy contrasts with common school policies that only ban smartphones for students, by encompassing all digital devices for all members of the school community during the designated day. The school's website, holyfamilyealing.co.uk, provides further details on its educational approach.