TLDREducation Secretary Bridget Phillipson has called for a complete ban on mobile phones in schools across England. She emphasized that pupils should not use their devices at any point, including for educational purposes, and advised teachers to avoid using their phones in front of students. Ofsted, the schools watchdog, will inspect schools' compliance with this policy. The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) is also taking action on children’s social media use, with options including raising the digital age of consent and restricting addictive app features.

Source: The Guardian January 26, 2026 10:22 UTC