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1. • • It is clear that a ban can have a positive impact on the mental health and educational outcomes of children. Initially introducing the ban on a non-statutory basis is the right approach, but the success of the ban will depend on its implementation and how widely it is taken up.
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   Should smartphones be banned from schools?

   • Last year, Unesco called for smartphones to be banned from schools as evidence showed it was linked to reduced educational performance and that excessive screen time had a negative impact on children’s wellbeing.

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   Is screen time bad for kids?

   • Recent research suggests that children who were exposed to longer than two hours a day of recreational screen time on smart phones and playing video games had worse working memory, processing speed, attention levels, language skills and executive function compared with those who did not. Screen time can also be damaging to a child’s sleep pattern.

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   Is excessive screen time a threat to schools?

   • Pepe Di’Iasio, general secretary of the Association of School and College Leaders, said the committee's report raised "very valid concerns" about the dangers of excessive screen time. But he said those concerns risked being undermined by the threat of legally banning phones in schools.

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   Do parents and children use screens together?

   • Evidence received throughout our inquiry showed that the screen time habits of parents also had an impact on the educational and developmental outcomes of children and young people. Some positive effects have been found when parents and children use screens together while discussing their content.

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   Should children be able to use screen time?

   • A common sense approach would be to focus on aspects of screen time that are known to cause harm. For example, guidance should advise that children should not be able to access screens after they have gone to bed and should incorporate physical activity into their day to help balance time spent on screen.

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   Can a child use a mobile phone outside school?

   • The law stipulates that children cannot use their mobile phones within school grounds (or at school-based activities outside of school such as sporting events or day trips) nor can they connect via any device to the internet. The ban allows for specific exceptions for SEND children where devices can be used to support their needs.

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3. www.bbc.co.uk › newsround › articlesMP proposes new law to ban smartphones in schools - BBC

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   Oct 15, 2024 · A Member of Parliament wants to make smartphones in schools in England illegal. The ex-teacher says the new law's aim is to "protect children from the harms that can be caused by excessive...

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4. www.bbc.co.uk › news › articlesSmartphone ban for kids 'worth considering' - MPs - BBC

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   May 25, 2024 · Government guidance to bar phone use in schools in England earlier this year prompted a debate on how much screen time children should be having.

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   Oct 23, 2024 · Number 10 has reportedly rejected calls for more legislation as it says headteachers already have those powers and most schools enforce a ban. According to Ofcom, 96% of 12-15 year-olds have a ...

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   May 25, 2024 · In March 2024, Parentkind conducted a survey of 2,496 parents of school age children in England and found that 58% of parents believe that the Government should ban smartphones for children under 16 years old. 192 Parents of primary school children felt even more strongly, with 77% backing a future ban. 193 The same survey also found that 38% ...

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   Feb 19, 2024 · By the age of 12, 97% of children have their own mobile phone, according to Ofcom. Using mobile phones in schools can lead to online bullying, distraction and classroom disruption which, in...

9. www.bbc.com › news › articlesShould smartphones be banned for under 16s? - BBC

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   Sep 28, 2024 · There’s a little evidence supporting restrictions on smartphones in schools. For the rest of children’s lives, we need to consider the positives as well as the negatives of phone use.

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    Extended screen time has become increasingly normal for young children and teenagers. Research suggests a 52% increase in children’s screen time between 2020 and 2022, and that nearly 25% of children and young people use their smartphones in a way that is consistent with a behavioural addiction.