England Schools To Ban Mobile Phones From September 2027
· World · BBC News, The Independent
The UK government has introduced statutory guidance requiring schools in England to prohibit pupils from carrying mobile phones in their bags or pockets during the school day. This policy, effective from September 2027, mandates that schools move beyond current 'no see, no hear' rules to ensure devices are entirely removed from student access. Education Secretary Lucy Powell stated the move aims to reduce distractions and encourage learning and social interaction. While some school leaders welcome the clarity, unions have warned that implementing secure storage facilities will require significant additional government funding. Critics of the current system have argued that existing policies fail to prevent students from using internet-enabled devices during school hours.
Why it matters
This policy change shifts the responsibility for phone management to school trusts and will likely necessitate substantial investment in storage infrastructure for thousands of schools across England.
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