Effective Mobile Phone Bans in Schools Linked to Improved Academic Performance

A new report highlights that schools with strict mobile phone policies see better educational outcomes.

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.