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Conservative Party Conference 2023: Key discussions impacting children and young people

4 mins read Education Early Years
The Conservative Party Conference is taking place in Manchester this week, with discussions around banning the use of mobile phones in schools, national living wage increases and university teaching set to affect the lives of children and young people.
The annual conference is taking place in Manchester this week. Picture: The Conservative Party Flickr
The annual conference is taking place in Manchester this week. Picture: The Conservative Party Flickr

CYP Now rounds up policy announcements that could have the greatest impact on the sector.

Mobile phone ban in school

Education Secretary Gillian Keegan announced that the government will back headteachers in banning mobile phones in schools.

Speaking at the conference, she said: “One of the biggest issues facing children and teachers is grappling with the impact of smartphones in our schools. The distraction, the disruption, the bullying – we know that teachers are struggling with their impact and we know that they need support so we’re recognising the amazing work that many schools have done in banning mobile phones, and we’re announcing that we will change guidance so that all schools follow their lead.”

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