The new report by European Schoolnet reveals how schools across Europe are prioritising digital wellbeing as education is increasingly digitalised.

The digital environment has reached into education, resulting in concerns about the impact on student and teacher wellbeing. In response, European Schoolnet surveyed education systems across Europe earlier this year to better understand how countries are addressing wellbeing in digital learning environments.

The newly released report ‘Wellbeing in digital environment in school – Agile Collection of Information, volume 5' presents insights from 20 European education systems. It shows that while many countries incorporate digital wellbeing into broader strategies, dedicated national policies are now starting to emerge. These are often influenced by international research, educator experiences, and rising awareness of risks like cyberbullying, excessive screen time, and digital exclusion.

Wellbeing topics are commonly embedded in curricula, especially in primary and secondary education, with a strong focus on media literacy, digital citizenship, and psychosocial health. Early childhood education, however, remains less targeted in the topic of digital wellbeing.

All eighteen countries that responded to the question of training opportunities for teachers confirmed that training is provided for school staff to support wellbeing in digital settings. Yet, the scale and structure of this training vary widely. Monitoring practices also differ, with some countries deploying national surveys or digital self-assessment tools, while others are still developing systematic approaches.

Collaboration plays a vital role in digital wellbeing in schools. Ministries and education authorities collaborate closely with researchers, NGOs, teachers and teacher associations and health professionals to ensure policies reflect real-world needs.

Emerging common priorities among the different countries include screen time, emotional resilience, cyberbullying and fostering responsible and ethical technology use. Teacher training, student inclusion, and parental engagement are also key components.

Whether through comprehensive strategies or smaller initiatives, countries across Europe are united in their commitment to creating digital environments that are safe, inclusive, and supportive for all learners.

Click here to download the full report and explore the findings in detail.