The start of the 2025 school year will see the introduction of new devices designed to improve pupils' daily lives.
Mental health, screen time balance, emotional relationships and responsible use of digital technology: these measures concern pupils, parents and teachers alike, from primary school to secondary school. They reflect a desire to offer young people an environment that protects, supports and prepares to today's challenges, both in the classroom and online.
The following are the main measures concerning digital technology:
Emotional and relational life education
Since 2001, sex education has been compulsory in schools, with at least three sessions per year. In 2025, this framework will be expanded with the entry into force of the programme. EVARS (Éeducation in vie aeffective, rrelational and to the ssexuality).
This programme addresses essential topics such as consent, dealing with emotions, gender equality, gender identity and online behaviour.
To support its implementation, practical information sheets and educational tools were developed with the participation of e-Enfance/3018 and other leading organisations. They provide teachers with guidelines for addressing these topics in the classroom, support parents in communicating with their children, and help young people better manage their online experience.
Mental health, a priority for the French Ministry of Education
The psychological wellbeing of pupils is now recognised as an essential condition for their success. Each school will have to set up a prevention and support protocol, in conjunction with local healthcare providers, in order to detect signs of distress earlier and simplify access to assistance and support services.
Artificial intelligence (AI) training
Because it will shape the lives of future generations, artificial intelligence enters school. From awareness modules are offered on the platform Pix to volunteer secondary school pupils, before becoming mandatory for classes of 4th and from 2nd from 2026.
Objective: to understand the challenges of AI and learn how to use it in a thoughtful and responsible manner.
Generalisation of the «Mobile phones on pause» scheme»
The device « Portable on break » is becoming standard practice in all state secondary schools. Smartphones, tablets and smartwatches must be put away during lessons, in accordance with the procedures chosen by each school.
Pausing digital workspaces
Another new feature this autumn: the Digital workspaces (ENT) and platforms such as Pronote or Direct School will now be put on hold outside school hours. In practical terms, they will not be more accessible between 8 p.m. and 7 a.m. on weekdays or at weekends.
The aim is to avoid digital overload and preserve rest periods for both pupils and teachers.
To help you prepare for the new school year with peace of mind, the e-Enfance/3018 association provides you with free, downloadable advice sheets. Designed for parents and children, they address essential topics such as managing one's first mobile phone, bullying, and the use of social media.
