New guidance mandates primary schools to ban mobile phones during school hours, while secondary schools must restrict their use. Rural schools in Co Louth have implemented a voluntary charter, asking parents to refrain from providing smartphones to children until they complete sixth class, a measure supported by 90% of surveyed parents. This successful initiative aims to address the negative impact of smartphones on student well-being and emphasizes the school's respect for family decisions regarding smartphone access. Schools plan to relaunch the charter for new students in the upcoming September.
Principals say the main problem for schools is the impact that smartphone use is having on the well-being of students, prompting them to seek parental support.
Almost 90% of parents surveyed by the four schools agreed on a voluntary charter to delay smartphone access for their children until they finish primary school.
The initiative has successfully encouraged families to consider the implications of smartphone use, with schools emphasizing a focus on student well-being.
Retiring principal Bryan Collins expressed gratitude for the community effort, highlighting the collaboration among local schools to protect children from early smartphone access.
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