Mobile phones could be banned from schools in England as soon as January under plans being considered by the Government, it was revealed yesterday. Education Secretary Gavin Williamson has launched a consultation on behaviour in schools, which will look at 'creating mobile phone-free' days. Many schools are attempting to ban smartphones in classrooms, but it can be a struggle when parents are not supportive. Education Secretary Gavin Williamson has launched a consultation on behaviour in schools, which will look at 'creating mobile phone-free' daysThe Children's Commissioner for England, Dame Rachel de Souza, has supported the plan to formally exclude smartphones from schools. 'If you look at France, they've had a mobile ban in place for three years and I think it's gone very well.

Source: Daily Mail July 06, 2021 00:45 UTC