Sector split over guidance on mobile phone ban in schools

Amrit Virdi
Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Some sector leaders have commended the publication of new government guidance on the use of mobile phones in schools over its focus on tackling behavioural issues but concerns have been raised by others about a failure to tackle deeper problems in education.

The guidance aims to tackle disruptive behaviour in schools linked to mobile phone use. Picture: Adobe Stock/ LincB
The guidance aims to tackle disruptive behaviour in schools linked to mobile phone use. Picture: Adobe Stock/ LincB

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