Andorra Endavant Questions Criteria for UNICEF Tech Survey on Primary Pupils

Andorra Endavant consellera general Noemí Amador has submitted an oral question to the Government seeking details on the pedagogical, psychological, and child protection criteria used to approve a questionnaire given to primary school pupils in the final cycle.

The questionnaire forms part of a study on the impact of technology on children and adolescents, led by UNICEF Andorra and Andorra Recerca i Innovació, with support from the Ministry of Institutional Relations, Education and Universities. It was distributed to pupils aged 9 to 11 years old.

According to documentation provided to families, the survey covers topics including mental health, suicide, pornography, sending and receiving sexual messages or images, potential blackmail linked to such content, sexual propositions from adults via the internet, and use of adult-oriented apps such as Tinder, Bumble, and Grindr.

Andorra Endavant stated it does not challenge the need to address digital risks facing minors or the value of gathering data to better understand children's and adolescents' online experiences. The party stressed that child protection and prevention remain essential priorities.

The query arises from concerns raised by several families about the suitability of certain questions for pupils of this age and the safeguards in place before administration in schools. Amador's question specifically asks which professionals validated the content, what scientific, pedagogical, and psychological standards guided its development, and what steps ensured questions matched participants' age and maturity level.

The party argued that educational initiatives must balance scientific rigour with emotional and psychological safeguards for children while maintaining family trust. It expects the Government to publicly outline the criteria applied and protections implemented.