Ormiston Academies Trust aims to phase out smartphone access for 35,000 pupils, stating that mobile phones negatively impact teaching, learning, behavior, and mental health.
Tom Rees, Ormiston's chief executive, highlighted a clear correlation between smartphone use and mental health concerns, noting their disruptive effects on students' learning and wellbeing.
The trust's spokesperson emphasized the importance of schools implementing the ban at their own pace, recognizing that local communities know their needs best.
Tom Bennett from the Department for Education suggested that banning smartphones is the smartest decision a school can make, stating they act as 'attention hoovers'.
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