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.
Category Archives: School
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May
May
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
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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Mar
Mar
A new top ranking Netflix show has shocked and captivated audiences with its unflinching portrayal of teenage violence and the societal issues contributing to it.
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Mar
Mar
In 2024, Canada’s school phone ban expanded from Ontario (back in 2019) to cover most provinces. But is it working? We take a look at some of the feedback in Ontario.
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Mar
Mar
When children first started getting smartphones a decade ago, there was no research on their impact. Today, smartphones are inescapable. According to Ofcom, 98% of children between 16 and 17 years old own a smartphone in the UK, almost 50% of under-13s are now on social media, and 90% of children own a mobile phone by the time they reach 11.
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Feb
Feb
Debates over mobile phones in schools have exploded in recent years. As of 2022, almost 1 in 4 countries introduced laws, policies or guidelines that either mandate or advise schools to ban smartphones during the school day.
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Feb
Feb
Denmark has joined a growing list of European countries that are getting stricter on teens and screentime, with a U-turn by its government that is set to introduce a new law.
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Jan
Jan
Amidst Kier Starmer’s recent controversy and allegations regarding his conduct in the ‘grooming gangs’ scandal, the Tories have challenged the Prime Minister to prove he is serious about improving the wellbeing and education of children by accepting their amendments to this bill. The Labour government are presenting the bill to a committee, but it’s understood […]
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Jan
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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