Phone Locker® Expands Across UK Schools

03 February 2026

Phone Locker®, the secure phone pouch solution supporting phone-free school environments, is now used in over 80 schools across the UK and is on track to be implemented in more than 100 schools by March, supporting the learning, wellbeing and daily experience of over 100,000 students.

As schools face growing expectations around mobile phone use — including tighter Ofsted scrutiny, ongoing policy debate and increasing concern around student wellbeing — many are shifting from guidance to practical solutions that are easy to enforce and consistent for staff and pupils alike.

Phone Locker® allows students to keep their phones with them during the school day, while preventing access through a simple magnetic locking system. The approach removes the need for confiscation, reduces confrontation and creates calmer, more focused learning environments.

At E-ACT Crest Academy in Brent, rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted, the introduction of Phone Locker® pouches led to significant improvements within one term. Phone confiscations dropped by 59%, lunchtime incidents fell by 64%, and internal truancy reduced by 14%.

Headteacher Andrea Rosewell said:

“Once students get used to the new rules, they’re thanking us for them. They feel freed from the pressure that comes with phones, and better able to focus. The statistics really speak for themselves — we’re seeing more relaxed young people who can concentrate on their learning.”

Similar outcomes have been reported across multiple regions, including reductions in cyberbullying, behaviour incidents and lesson disruption, alongside improved staff confidence in enforcing consistent expectations.

Adam Proops, Managing Director of Phone Locker®, said:

“Schools don’t need more debate — they need solutions that work in real classrooms. What we’re seeing across the UK is that when phone expectations are clear, fair and consistently applied, behaviour improves quickly. Phone Locker is about supporting teachers, protecting learning time and helping young people develop healthier relationships with technology.”

Founded in Australia and now operating internationally, Phone Locker® is a patented solution designed specifically for education and other high-focus environments. Each pouch is built to last the full school cycle, making it a cost-effective, long-term approach for schools working within tight budgets.

With over 100,000 students already benefiting from phone-free school days, Phone Locker® continues to work closely with schools, trusts and local authorities to support implementation, communication and long-term success.

As conversations around mobile phone use in schools continue nationally and internationally, Phone Locker® is increasingly being recognised as a practical partner helping schools turn policy into practice — calmly, consistently and at scale.

For more information please contact: press@phonelocker.com

Phone Locker®, a subsidiary of Promocollection Limited, provides secure mobile-device management solutions for schools, workplaces, and events. As both manufacturer and supplier, we control our full production process to ensure consistent quality and fast, reliable delivery. Our lockable phone pouches are used across the UK and internationally to create safer, more focused, and distraction-free environments.