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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

School Standards Update

19 February 2024 · Department for Education

Proposed by Gillian Keegan Con Chichester

Education

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At a glance

Key points

  • The Department for Education has published new guidance to ban mobile phone use in schools.
  • The guidance aims to enhance students' focus on learning and reduce cyberbullying.
  • All schools are requested to prohibit mobile phone use during lessons and break times.

Issue summary

The statement addresses new guidance published by the Department for Education to ban mobile phone use in schools.

Action requested

The department is requesting that all schools prohibit the use of mobile phones throughout the school day, including lessons and break times, to improve focus on learning and prevent cyberbullying. This guidance aims to achieve consistency across schools in managing mobile phone usage.

Key facts

  • The Department for Education has published new guidance to ban mobile phones in schools.
  • Ofcom’s report found that by age 12, 97% of children own a mobile phone.
  • The National Behaviour Survey (2021-2022) reported that 29% of secondary school pupils used mobile phones without permission during lessons.
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