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Since July 2018 France have been first movers in banning mobile phones in school, alongside tablets and smartwatches. The guidelines were implemented across primary and middle schools with the aim to reduce distractions, enhance student performance and encourage greater social interaction among pupils.

In a move to improve learning outcomes and reduce distractions, during 2023 Australia announced a ban on the use of the use of mobile phones in classrooms, with the exception of the Australian Capital Territory (ACT). Meanwhile, non-state schools were permitted the discretion to decide and implement their own policies. All Australian states have implemented […]