Summary
A school in Caerphilly, Wales, has started a trial that bans year seven pupils from using phones during the school day, while older students can use theirs during breaks. Most schools in Wales have some form of phone restriction, with many supporting a clear policy across the country.
Key Facts
- Islwyn High School in Wales is running a pilot program where only year seven pupils must lock their phones away during school.
- Older students at the school can use their phones during break times.
- The trial was introduced due to problems caused by social media on student wellbeing.
- Nearly half of secondary schools in Wales responded to a survey on phone policies.
- The majority of responding schools have restrictions on phone use during the school day.
- Some schools use a pouch system to restrict phone access, costing about £8 per student.
- The school's leaders are considering extending the phone ban to more students.
- Many schools and parents favor a unified policy from the Welsh government on mobile phone use.
