Card games replace smartphones after school ban
Summary
A school in Coventry called WMG Academy has banned smartphones on campus. Since the ban, students have started playing card games and talking more, which the head teacher says has improved the school atmosphere.Key Facts
- WMG Academy in Coventry stopped students from bringing smartphones and smart devices to school after the May half-term.
- Students started playing card games like Uno and socializing more during breaks.
- Phones are only allowed for commuting if they are simple "brick" phones, which must be kept in lockers during school hours.
- Older students in sixth form may use phones only in special areas.
- The school's leadership expected resistance but found the ban was accepted well by most students.
- The head teacher cited research showing smartphones can harm mental health and cause distractions in class.
- The UK government plans to make a legal ban on smartphones in schools across England.
- Campaigners suggest children should not get smartphones before age 14 and social media access should wait until age 16.
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