SFC parent to school cluster presentation

[.style-intro]The SFC parent-to-cluster presentation is a calm, structured way for parents to start a collective conversation about smartphones with a group of school leaders. It lays out the issue, its impact, and a solution – so you don’t need to be an expert to give it, just a parent passionate about making change in your neighbourhood.[.style-intro]

School leaders are already seeing the impact of smartphones – from anxiety and distraction to social pressures and bullying. But when it comes to action, some may feel overwhelmed, or worried about parental pushback. That’s where you come in.

The ‘holy grail’ of Smartphone Free Childhood school organising is persuading clusters to move together. When groups of schools act at once – whether through local authority clusters, consortia, or academy trusts – it creates a powerful ripple effect. Schools feel less isolated, parental support strengthens, and real culture change begins.

We’ve seen parents have huge success with this approach in areas like St Albans, Hitchin, Petersfield, Southwark and Barnet – when groups of schools across a whole town or borough have adopted smartphone-free policies. 

By engaging school clusters, you can help leaders see how acting together can reduce resistance, create stronger support, and improve school culture. Collective action in clusters also means schools don’t have to face the issue alone – it becomes a shared, community-driven effort.

This is about working together to set healthier norms and support the wellbeing of the next generation. Schools around the country are already making this shift, and with your encouragement, the schools in your area can too.

We’ve also put together some simple, practical tips to answer all your questions and make giving this presentation as easy and effective as possible. You’ve got this.

[.style-link]SFC parent-to-cluster full presentation (40 mins)[.style-link]

[.style-link]Tips for presenting to school clusters[.style-link]

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