On 27 April 2026, members of the House of Lords debated the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill—focusing in part on a very practical issue for schools: how effectively mobile phone policies are actually working day to day. During the discussion, Baroness Barran shared findings from the latest 2024–25 behaviour survey that highlight a clear gap […]
Author Archives: Phone Locker
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In the UK, Ofsted (the Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and Skills) plays a central role in evaluating the quality of education, behaviour, safeguarding, and leadership in schools. While there is no single mandated approach to mobile phone use, which is currently under government debate, Ofsted’s framework places increasing emphasis on behaviour, focus […]
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As conversations around screen time, distraction, and digital wellbeing continue to grow globally, one solution is quietly reshaping how schools approach mobile phone use without conflict, without confiscation, and without compromise. At the 87th China Educational Equipment Exhibition in Chengdu, themed “AI-Led Quality Development in Educational Equipment,” Phone Locker® made its first appearance on the […]
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The UK government has confirmed plans to introduce a legal ban on mobile phones in schools in England, marking a major shift from guidance to enforceable policy. The change will be made through an amendment to the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill, giving statutory force to phone-free school rules that many schools already have in […]
Events and Entertainment
Pinterest Brings a Phone-Free Space to Coachella: A New Take on Live Experiences
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At a festival known for constant content, endless scrolling and phones held high in the air, something different happened at Coachella 2026. Pinterest introduced a phone-free activation space — inviting festivalgoers to step away from their screens and experience the moment as it happened. It might sound simple, but in a setting built around capturing […]
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A growing global conversation around school phone bans and children’s social media use has taken a significant step forward in Canada. In April 2026, Ontario’s Education Minister Paul Calandra confirmed the province is exploring a potential ban on social media for under-16s, alongside the possibility of a full cellphone ban in schools. What Is Being […]
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The UK government is continuing to examine how children use smartphones and social media, following a series of developments in April 2026 involving policymakers, MPs and major technology companies. On 16 April 2026, Prime Minister Keir Starmer met representatives from leading social media platforms at Downing Street to discuss how to ensure children develop a […]
Wellbeing
What Happens to Your Brain When You Spend One Hour (and One Day) Away From Electronic Devices
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Most of us switch between screens without thinking. Phone, laptop, tablet, TV. The brain adapts to this constant input, but it also pays a price in attention, memory, and mental fatigue. So what actually happens if you step away from electronic devices for an hour? Or even a full day? The answer is less about […]
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Most of us don’t go more than a few minutes without checking our phones. Messages, notifications, quick scrolls. It feels harmless, but it quietly changes how we experience even the things we’re meant to be fully present for. Now think about something like a theatre performance, a live show, or even a one-hour guided experience. […]
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Dance training has always been built on discipline, repetition, and presence. Whether it’s ballet, contemporary, or commercial dance, the expectation is the same: focus fully on the room, the music, and the instruction. Increasingly, dance colleges and higher education performing arts schools are asking a simple question: does the presence of phones support that focus, […]
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