Multiple reports say ministers are developing plans that could warn parents not to buy mobile phones—specifically smartphones—for their children until they begin secondary school. The proposal would involve issuing guidance to parents before the transition to secondary education, reflecting concerns about early access to smartphones and the potential impacts on children. The articles describe the plans as being drawn up by government ministers, but do not detail the legal status of any warning, the exact wording of the guidance, or what criteria would be used. They also do not specify whether exemptions would apply to particular circumstances, such as safety or contact needs. The reports focus on the idea of a warning or caution for parents and frame secondary school as the point at which children would be considered ready for smartphone access. As reported, the measures are still at the planning stage, and further information is expected regarding implementation and timelines.