"Smartphones have proved far worse than either side of the debate could have conceived. Schools know all too well the threat phones pose to pupils' attention."
"Smartphones expose young people to a range of harms, from sleep loss due to doom scrolling and crippling feelings of inadequacy driven by the compulsion to compare and despair."
"Schools have already concluded that unless pupils are safeguarded from the dangers of smartphones, teachers cannot adequately teach."
"Research by Birmingham University found that staff at English schools with restrictive smartphone policies spent more than 100 hours a week enforcing those rules."
A decade ago, there was debate over the benefits of mobile phones in schools, with some advocating for their use. However, the reality has shown that smartphones exacerbate the achievement gap and create significant challenges for students. They distract from learning and expose youth to various harms, including mental health issues and inappropriate content. The recent government decision to implement a statutory ban on phones in schools reflects a recognition of these dangers. Enforcing such bans is complex, requiring substantial staff time and effort.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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