How the new smartphone ban works in English schools

Almost all schools already have some sort of phone ban in place – but policies vary.

Some have special locks for phones, others have padded pouches.

In a school In Hampshire“Brick” or “dumb” phones are the only authorized devices, used only for calling or writing and have very limited internet access.

In Essex, Another school It has invested in magnetically locked bags to replace its previous out-of-sight policy. Kids who need access to their phones during the day, like controlling their insulin pump, use velcro-sealed bags instead.

These types of bags have previously been described as “awesome diversity” in a School in Hullsay the staff and students.

Some schools don’t have a “no see, no hear” policy, so phones can stay with students as long as the devices are put away.

The government says principals know their schools and students best, so they can choose the method of delivery of phone bans that works best for them.

But some unions want the government to go further.

Association of School and College Leaders Secretary General Pepe DeSio called for more funding to support more than “no see, no hear” restrictions, such as lockers, secure storage areas or phone bags.