The Conservative Party is aiming to pass legislation to ban mobile phones in schools, following failures of past guidance under former PM Rishi Sunak. Shadow education secretary Laura Trott noted that headteachers support a law rather than non-statutory guidance, citing positive student feedback about feeling safer and having a better learning environment without phones. The call for a ban is part of a broader response to educational challenges and reflects a commitment to enhancing student wellbeing in schools.
"When I go into schools, headteachers are asking for this. Students love it and feel safer, plus it allows them the freedom to learn without phone distractions."
"The Conservative Party plans to amend Labour's Bill to officially ban mobile phones in schools, acknowledging that previous non-statutory guidance did not achieve its aim."
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