Edinburgh Schools Ban Phones Bell to Bell

Edinburgh schools are rolling out one of Scotland’s first full phone bans, locking devices away from bell to bell starting after summer break—students will carry magnetic pouches, no exceptions during breaks or lunch, though senior pupils may use phones for study. Primary kids will store phones in lockable cabinets. Exemptions for health or care needs, and defiance means confiscation. Backed by trial success and aiming to cut distractions and online harms, the policy’s review next June will include student input—with the Scottish Government eyeing nationwide rollout. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1f730f24de831c9c