Parental controls
As I’m trying to set up parental controls on an iPad for my grandson, it seems the controls are not behind a password so he can go in and change them at any time. Access to Screen Time should be behind a password
iPad Air 4 Wi-Fi
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It is if you set it up correctly.
Set a Screen Time passcode
You can set a passcode so that only you can change Screen Time settings and allow more time when app limits expire. Use this feature to set content and privacy limitations for your child's device. The steps to set up a Screen Time passcode depend on whether you're using Family Sharing.
If you're not using Family Sharing to manage a child account
- Make sure that you're on the device used by the child.
- Go to Settings and tap Screen Time.
- Tap Turn on Screen Time.
- Tap This is My Child's [device].
- Set up Downtime, App Limits, and Content & Privacy with the limitations that you want for your child, or tap Not Now.
- Tap Use Screen Time Passcode, then enter a passcode when prompted. Re-enter the passcode to confirm.
- Enter your Apple ID and password. This can be used to reset your Screen Time passcode if you forget it.
Use Screen Time on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support