Overview

• A study by Policy Exchange suggests schools enforcing strict mobile phone bans report higher academic performance.
• Only 11% of surveyed schools have an effective ban, showing a significant gap in policy enforcement.
• Schools with comprehensive phone bans are twice as likely to be rated outstanding by Ofsted.
• The report calls for statutory enforcement of phone bans to ensure uniformity across schools.
• Critics argue that the focus should instead be on regulating online platforms and supporting mental health.