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 […]
Category Archives: Phone Locker
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Across the world, conversations about young people and social media are shifting and Indonesia has just taken a huge step. With new regulations coming into force, the country is preparing to restrict access to major platforms for anyone under 16. It’s a move that has sparked concern, relief, debate and a lot of questions. If […]
Phone Locker
The Government’s Latest Updates on Social Media Restrictions: What Organisations Need to Know
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Mar
If you work with young people where phones and social media are part of daily life, you’ve probably felt the shift. Conversations about digital wellbeing are becoming front and centre of the conversation and the Government’s latest announcements show just how seriously the issue is being taken. There’s a lot happening at once and it […]
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As more schools, workplaces and venues look to manage smartphone use, two solutions often come up: Phone Locker® lockable pouches and Faraday pouches. At first glance, they may seem similar. Both involve placing a phone inside a pouch. But in practice, they are designed for very different purposes. Understanding the difference is key to choosing […]
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From September, students in Jersey will be putting their phones away — literally. The Government of Jersey has announced a new policy banning mobile phone use in all schools and colleges up to the end of Key Stage 4, including break and lunch times.
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The UK government is thinking about bringing in stricter rules to limit how much time kids spend on social media, following similar talks in Europe last week as a rising body of evidence shows the negative effects of social media on children’s mental and physical health.
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In April 2024, New Zealand banned students’ phones from schools, as part of “Phones Away for the Day” campaign. A year on, we look at the results.
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May
In a recent TikTok video by BBC News, a question was introduced: Should pupils be required to lock their phones away during the school day? This has sparked widespread discussion, garnering over 550,000 likes and more than 14,000 comments.
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Infamous venues like the Royal Shakespeare Company, National Theatre and The Globe Theatre are all following a no-phone policy to protect the experience of the show without the chances of ringing phones or secret recordings.
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Jan
Much of Europe has introduced increasingly strict rules on mobile phones in schools, with studies – and even TV shows – showing the worrying effects of too much screentime, especially at a time when our children should be focused.
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