Author Archives: Phone Locker

Smartphones are increasingly shaping the school day — often in ways that affect concentration, engagement and student interaction. At École Jeannine Manuel, an internationally recognised bilingual school with campuses in Paris and Lille, teachers began to notice the growing impact of phone use on learning. Known for its innovative approach to education and commitment to […]

Creating calm, focused classrooms is a priority for every school. For the Insignis Academy Trust (IAT), that meant tackling one of the biggest modern distractions in education: smartphones. Founded in 2016, the Trust runs five secondary schools in Buckinghamshire and is committed to providing every student with a high-quality learning experience. In pursuit of that […]

Schools across the UK are increasingly looking for ways to reduce distractions, improve focus and help pupils build stronger social connections. One striking example is the recent experience at Holy Family RC & CE College in Heywood, Greater Manchester — where students now lock their phones away at the start of the school day. A […]

As schools across the UK move towards phone-free days, the conversation is often framed as restriction. In reality, many school leaders see it as preparation for work, relationships and life beyond the classroom. A phone-free school environment doesn’t mean removing technology. It means teaching young people when and how to use it well. Learning to […]

Location: Brent, London School Type: Secondary Academy Ofsted Rating: Good Solution: Phone Locker® magnetic phone pouches The Challenge Like many secondary schools, E-ACT Crest Academy was seeing the growing impact of mobile phones on behaviour, focus and wellbeing during the school day. While behaviour was already rated as good by Ofsted and serious incidents such […]