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 […]
Category Archives: Education
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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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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 […]
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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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Schools continue to evaluate how best to manage smartphone use, balancing the benefits of technology with its impact on focus, behaviour and wellbeing. Recent reporting by BBC News highlights the experience of schools in the Netherlands, where a coordinated move to restrict phone use is now showing measurable results. A Coordinated Approach Across Schools In […]
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Sometimes a single voice cuts through the noise. In Fareham, that voice belonged to 15 year old student Poppy Nestor whose honest, heartfelt testimony helped sway councillors to vote in favour of a county‑wide school phone ban. Her message wasn’t dramatic or political. It was personal and that’s exactly why it resonated. Fareham Borough Council […]
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Across Europe, governments are increasingly examining the impact smartphones have on children’s learning and wellbeing. The latest country to take action is Poland, where the government is preparing legislation to ban mobile phone use in primary schools from 1 September 2026. The proposal, announced by Barbara Nowacka, is part of a broader effort to reduce […]
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Across Canada, schools are increasingly rethinking how smartphones are used during the school day. In recent years, several provinces have introduced or strengthened policies designed to reduce classroom distractions and support student wellbeing. From Ontario to Alberta and British Columbia, education leaders are exploring how structured phone policies can help students focus, improve engagement, and […]
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As schools across the UK explore ways to reduce digital distraction and improve student wellbeing, Scotland’s recent mobile phone restriction trials are providing valuable real-world insights. Several Scottish secondary schools have begun trialling phone-free school policies, where students cannot access smartphones during the school day. Early feedback from teachers and school leaders suggests the move […]
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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 […]
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