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 […]
Author Archives: Phone Locker
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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 […]
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France’s National Assembly has passed a bill that would ban children under the age of 15 from using social media platforms, marking one of the most significant digital youth protection measures in Europe. The legislation — championed by President Emmanuel Macron and backed with broad parliamentary support — now moves to the Senate before potentially […]
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Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has announced that his government will move forward with a nationwide ban on social media access for children under the age of 16, in a bid to create a safer digital environment for young people. The announcement was made on Tuesday, 3 February 2026 at the World Government Summit in […]
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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 […]
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Matt Damon recently revealed something that feels like a cultural turning point: Netflix now asks filmmakers to repeat key plot points several times because viewers are so distracted by their phones that they’re missing the story as it unfolds. It’s a moment that says more than Netflix intended – not about the quality of the […]
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On 21 January 2026, the House of Lords voted in favour of an amendment to the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill that would ban under-16s from using social media, reflecting growing political attention on children’s digital wellbeing and online harms. Peers supported the measure by a majority of 261 to 150, increasing pressure on the […]
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We understand that school budgets are under pressure. While Phone Locker® is priced competitively, any new initiative still needs to demonstrate value, longevity and clear educational benefit. The good news is that many UK schools successfully fund secure phone pouches through a mix of budgets, grants and community support — particularly when the solution supports […]
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Something interesting is happening across London’s entertainment scene. In nightclubs, at immersive dining experiences or even in intimate bar settings, there’s a growing desire to bring people back into the moment and away from their screens. For years, clubs have been quietly leading this shift. They’ve protected the dance floor as a space where people […]
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In December 2025, Chile’s Parliament approved a groundbreaking law that bans the use of mobile phones and other smart devices in elementary and middle school classrooms, a policy set to take effect across the country at the start of the 2026 school year. The legislation, passed with broad support and now awaiting formal promulgation by […]
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