England Bans Phones in Schools

England’s schools go fully phone-free starting Monday, June 29, with strict new laws banning smartphones, smartwatches, and similar devices during the entire school day — from bell to bell. Ofsted inspectors will audit schools to ensure compliance, while institutions can choose how to enforce it, from confiscation to complete bans. Older teens may get limited exceptions, and medical needs are accommodated. The move sparks debate: half of parents fear kids will circumvent the rules, and many worry about increased screen time at home — especially as summer break looms. A new tool, Safer Screens, helps parents set up device controls, but experts stress that the real challenge lies after school hours. The government insists tech should empower, not hinder, learning — and warns that phones erode focus and academic performance. 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/c8a1b1ea06aada14