Half-Term Digital Detox Guide
Ideas and guidance for balancing screen time during school holidays.
Half-term breaks are a great opportunity to reset family digital habits. This guide offers practical ideas for reducing screen time while keeping children entertained and connected.
Set a holiday screen schedule
Agree on different screen time limits for the holiday period. Be realistic — a complete ban usually backfires.
Plan offline activities
Create a list of non-screen activities together: crafts, baking, outdoor games, library visits, board games.
Device-free meal times
Use the holiday to establish or reinforce device-free zones at the table.
Family tech-free hours
Try a daily 2-hour window where the whole family puts devices away — adults included.
Related safety topics
This is practical educational content to support families. For case-specific concerns about a child's safety, contact the NSPCC helpline on 0808 800 5000 or your local safeguarding team.