UK Government Issues Guidance to Ban Mobile Phones in Schools

The new guidance aims to minimize classroom disruption and improve student behavior, but faces criticism for being unnecessary.

The UK government has issued new guidance to schools in England, aiming to ban mobile phone use during the school day to minimize disruption and improve behavior.
Education Secretary Gillian Keegan emphasized that mobile phones are a distraction in classrooms, and the guidance offers schools various options for implementing the ban.
Critics argue that the guidance is a non-policy for a non-problem, as many schools already have mobile phone restrictions in place.
The guidance is part of a broader concern about the impact of smartphones and social media on children's mental health and well-being.
Some educators and parents support the ban, believing it will help students focus on learning and socializing, while others call for stronger online safety regulation instead.