Phones banned in Edinburgh schools - but still no pouches to keep them in
Summary
Edinburgh schools have started a ban on mobile phones during the school day. While primary pupils keep phones in cabinets, secondary pupils are expected to use special lockable pouches, but these pouches are not yet ready and will arrive in the next weeks.Key Facts
- Mobile phones are banned from use during the school day in Edinburgh schools.
- Primary school children must keep their phones in cabinets during the day.
- Secondary school children will use magnetically sealed pouches to lock their phones.
- The pouches for secondary schools are still being tested and will be phased in by October.
- Parents will be informed when the pouches arrive for their children.
- The City of Edinburgh Council allocated £400,000 for enforcing the ban.
- The policy also applies to smartwatches in both primary and secondary schools.
- The Scottish government supports phone bans and plans to introduce related law changes in 2024.
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