27 minutes | Thursday, 4 September 2025
As the new academic year gets underway we find out why some parents are delaying giving their children smartphones, and hear from the education minister about how a no-phone policy has been received in the classroom.With a warning this episode features conversations around self-harm and suicide that some may find distressing. If you’ve been affected by any of the topics featured in this edition of Island Life you can find help and support at manxradio.com/support.