Summary
Many parents want smartphones banned in schools, but worry about tracking their children. Schools in England have varying phone policies, and a potential legal ban is being discussed. The government aims to create more consistent rules about phone use in schools.
Key Facts
- Some parents support bans on smartphones in schools for new students.
- A school's ban means students can only use basic phones that allow calls and texts.
- The House of Lords will discuss a bill to legally ban smartphones in schools.
- The government has suggested schools should not allow phones by default.
- Most English schools already limit phone use during school hours.
- Teachers say enforcing phone-free policies is hard without legal backing.
- Research shows banning phones during school doesn't always stop usage.
- Students say they prefer having their phones for emergencies even if they can't use them in school.
