From: WalesOnline.co.uk
School completely bans mobile phones and teachers say kids’ behaviour changes
Even teachers are not allowed to use their phones
A school said its total ban on pupils using mobile phones has improved exam results and behaviour. …
The strict rule applies at any time during the school day, even during breaks or at lunchtime. Staff are also asked not to use mobile phones in front of pupils.
Mrs Webb said pupils are now more sociable and concentrate better in lessons.
And she claimed that the ban, which was introduced in 2018, helped pupils get better GCSE and A level results this summer.
At GCSE level, the school saw a 10% improvement on last year’s results with nearly a quarter of pupils getting five A* or A grades. …
“I can’t envisage us ever going back to allowing the pupils to bring out their mobile phones now,” said Mrs Webb.
“Because they’re not glued to their phones when they arrive at school, they have to engage in social communication and when they go to the library they’re looking at books instead of their phones or they’re discussing things with their peers.
“It’s also made a difference to engagement in lessons because the phones are not available as a distraction.”
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