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Schools 3 months ago

Government pressed for clarity on school smartphone ban enforcement

The government's plan to ban smartphones in English schools has drawn calls from headteachers and campaigners for clearer guidance on how to enforce the prohibition. School leaders warn that without detailed direction on implementation, the policy risks creating inconsistent approaches across different settings.

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Schools 3 months ago

Smartphones in schools: Why the new statutory ban barely scratches the surface

The UK government's decision to impose a statutory ban on mobile phones in English schools reflects a crisis far deeper than classroom distraction. Teachers report that smartphones have become 'the tobacco of our age', fuelling addiction, safeguarding concerns, and widening attainment gaps. Whilst welcome, enforcement presents significant practical challenges for headteachers already managing tight resources.

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Mobile phones to be banned in schools by law under new government plans
Schools Apr 21, 2026

Mobile phones to be banned in schools by law under new government plans

The government has announced plans to introduce a legal requirement for schools in England to ban mobile phones. Education Minister Jacqui Smith confirmed the move would create a clear statutory duty for headteachers and governing bodies to prohibit mobile device use on school premises.