In this bonus episode of Croft Talk, we unpack one of the biggest talking points at the time of recording (November 2025) , the proposed social media ban for young people under the age of 16. The topic has sparked strong interest and curiosity among our students, while also prompting important conversations for parents and schools as we navigate this new chapter together. This episode features an excerpt from a longer recording made for BBC Radio 4’s Today program in the UK, giving voice to a Woodcroft College Year 8 perspective on the issue. It also captures a valuable “before” perspective, one that we can continue to revisit, reflect on, and unpack in future episodes as this conversation evolves.