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Starting September, all English schools are banning mobile phones—students must leave them at home or secure them properly. Schools can enforce this through lockers, pouches, or bag storage, with headteachers empowered to confiscate devices indefinitely if misused or even if they ring. Staff are protected from liability as long as actions are lawful and fair. While groups like Smartphone Free Childhood applaud the move as a step toward healthier childhoods and better learning, they stress it’s not a cure-all. The ultimate goal? A distraction-free, more focused, and socially enriching school environment for students returning in the fall.

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