Little Screen Guide

Ratings are based on UK government screen time guidance for under-5s, applied across six factors.

• Pace is the primary factor. The guidance explicitly recommends slow-paced content for young children. Red pace caps a show at 2 stars.
• Amber fear factor caps a show at 4 stars — even if everything else scores green.
• 5 stars is reserved for shows that score well across all six factors with no significant concerns.
• Episode length is weighted less heavily — parents control the remote, and many shows can be watched in segments.

These ratings are editorial, not official. This guide is open source — any parent can suggest a show, propose changes, or email us.