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More updates

People are starting to agree with the idea of banning something. The big groups that teach in schools are now supporting this ban. Pepe Di'Iasio, the secretary of the Association of School and College Leaders says that teachers see the bad things that social media does to young people all the time.

Pepe Di'Iasio says that teachers usually have to deal with problems on Monday mornings. These problems happen because of things that students do on media over the weekend. This shows that social media is still affecting how students feel and behave. The Association of School and College Leaders and Pepe Di'Iasio are talking about the effects of social media, on students. Social media is a problem for students and social media is affecting their lives.

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More updates regarding the upcoming ban

The Childrens Commissioner for Scotland is supporting the Childrens Commissioner for Wales. They do not think it is an idea to ban people under 16 from using social media.

Nicola Killean was not happy with what the Prime Minister said. She felt the Prime Minister was talking to grown ups of the children and young people who will be affected by the new rules.

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Under 16's to be banned off social media in the UK

Minister Keir Starmer has announced a nationwide ban on social media use for children under the age of 16, describing the move as a "big step" toward protecting young people from online harm. The policy is expected to become law later this year, with enforcement planned for next spring

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The Platforms

The ban will apply to major social media platforms including TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat, Facebook, X, and YouTube. Messaging services such as WhatsApp and Signal are expected to remain exempt. The government is also introducing additional restrictions aimed at preventing children from interacting with strangers through gaming and livestreaming platforms.