Category Archives: Education

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]