For nearly 70 years, the Royal Court Theatre has been a home for bold, ground-breaking writing and world-class theatre. Creativity, collaboration and deep focus sit at the heart of everything it does. But in recent years, one familiar challenge began to creep into the rehearsal rooms and writing spaces: smartphone distraction. Like many creative environments, […]
Author Archives: Phone Locker
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Artificial intelligence is reshaping the workforce faster than any technological shift in recent history. Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey recently compared AI’s potential disruption to the Industrial Revolution, not because it will eliminate work altogether, but because it will fundamentally change it. Just as machines once displaced manual labourers before creating new industries, AI […]
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As we step into a new year focused on wellbeing, digital detoxing has become one of the fastest-growing wellness priorities. With adults spending several hours per day on smartphones, tablets and laptops, chronic screen exposure has been linked to higher stress levels, sleep disruption, reduced attention span, and emotional fatigue. It’s no surprise that spa […]
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Dec
Phone Locker® was proud to attend The Schools & Academies Show Birmingham at the NEC—one of the UK’s most important education events bringing together thousands of leaders, Multi-Academy Trusts, local authorities, and sector experts to discuss the future of education. The show is designed to help schools navigate today’s biggest challenges through policy insight, CPD […]
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Since its founding in Paris in 2016 by Derek Barbolla, Cercle has become known for pushing the boundaries of live electronic music. From performances at the Great Pyramids of Giza to Bolivia’s salt flats and hot air balloons drifting above Cappadocia, Cercle’s mission has always been clear: connect music with extraordinary places and share that […]
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Back-to-school shopping is becoming more expensive for UK families and alongside financial pressures, parents are also navigating growing concerns about screen time. This blog explores the rising costs, shares a real-life case study and highlights how simple solutions like Phone Locker pouches can support healthier habits. According to Action for Children, the minimum annual cost […]
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Oct
Oct
How will Latvia’s mobile phone ban for young students reshape classroom dynamics and cognitive growth? Discover the implications and global trend.
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Oct
Oct
Icelandic schools’ phone-free policies boost learning and social interactions, but what unexpected benefits and challenges do they reveal? Discover more here.
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Sep
Georgia (country) has no national school phone ban. Explore current rules, challenges, and how PhoneLocker helps create distraction-free classrooms.
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In a significant move to enhance classroom focus and student well-being, Turkey has implemented a nationwide ban on mobile phone usage in schools, effective from the start of the 2025-2026 academic year on September 8, 2025. This policy, announced by the Ministry of National Education through a circular signed by Minister Yusuf Tekin, prohibits both […]
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