Wales won't ban mobile phones in schools, first minister says
Summary
Wales will not have a rule that bans mobile phones in all schools, said First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth. Instead, individual schools in Wales can decide for themselves how to manage phone use, while England plans a law to keep smartphones out of schools during the day.Key Facts
- Wales will not have a government-wide ban on mobile phones in schools.
- Schools in Wales can choose their own phone policies.
- England aims to pass a law requiring schools to be free of smartphones during the school day.
- The Welsh government wants to support schools in making decisions to protect students.
- Plaid Cymru supports allowing local authorities to restrict phone use in schools for children under 16.
- There is growing concern about the harm social media can cause children and young people.
- UK government consultations are underway on social media’s impact on youth under 16.
- England may introduce new rules by 2026 to limit social media use for under-16s, similar to Australia.
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