

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Fireside Talk: Screens & Childhood with Sophie Winkleman & Clare Fernyhough
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 26 Feb, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu, 26 Feb, 2026 at 09:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Sophie &amp; Clare will discuss one of the most pressing issues of this generation: the impact of technology in education on children.About this EventWe are delighted to welcome Sophie and Clare to Gorhambury to host the 2nd Fireside Talk on one of the most pressing issues of this generation: the impact of smartphones and technology in education on children.We challenge our speakers to identify the key issues and where possible offer practical solutions, offering advice to parents and school leaders. The talk is open to all regardless of your views, please buy tickets for senior leaders from your school, and encourage family members and friends to book on.In May 2024 St Albans announced its intention to become the first UK city to go smartphone free for all children under 14 years old. This makes Gorhambury, St Albans the ideal venue to welcome nationally esteemed campaigners Clare and Sophie.Clare Fernyhough is a psychologist, behaviour change expert and a founding partner of the Smartphone Free Childhood (SFC) movement.Sophie is an advocate and one of the most prominent and articulate voices against the pervasive introduction of Educational Technology (Ed Tech) into primary and secondary school classrooms.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/st-albans/fireside-talk-screens-and-childhood-with-sophie-winkleman-and-clare-fernyhough/100001963435644868
- **Event Categories**: contests
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 30, max: 30, currency: GBP

## Event venue details

- **city**: St Albans
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Gorhambury House
- **lat**: 51.7582232
- **long**: -0.38771329999997306
- **full address**: Gorhambury House, Gorhambury, St Albans, United Kingdom

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Fireside Talk: Screens & Childhood with Sophie Winkleman & Clare Fernyhough being held?
  - **A:** Fireside Talk: Screens &amp; Childhood with Sophie Winkleman &amp; Clare Fernyhough takes place on Thu, 26 Feb, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Thu, 26 Feb, 2026 at 09:30 pm at Gorhambury House, Gorhambury, St Albans, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Fireside Talk: Screens & Childhood with Sophie Winkleman & Clare Fernyhough?
  - **A:** Tickets for Fireside Talk: Screens &amp; Childhood with Sophie Winkleman &amp; Clare Fernyhough are priced at GBP 30 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionGBP 30Available
- **Q**: Who is organizing Fireside Talk: Screens & Childhood with Sophie Winkleman & Clare Fernyhough?
  - **A:** Fireside Talk: Screens &amp; Childhood with Sophie Winkleman &amp; Clare Fernyhough is organized by Olivia Berry.

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