Island third-lowest in kids smartphone ban table

The Isle of Man has the third-lowest number of parents who've pledged to keep youngsters away from smartphones.

Smartphone Free Childhood is running a campaign across Britain where parents promise to withhold phones until their child turns 14.

Figures from the campaign show just 35 parents from the Island have signed up since it began earlier this year - only the Isle of Wight and Rutland have fewer signups.

On the Island,  Ballakermeen High School, Scoill yn Jubilee, Bunscoill Rhumsaa and Scoill Phurt Le Moirrey lead the way with four students each signed up.