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Starting September, every school in England is banning mobile phones — a bold new rule backed by the government that gives teachers legal power to confiscate devices, even if they’re just ringing in a bag. Schools can choose how to enforce it — from lockers to secure bags — while headteachers also get authority to search students’ belongings if needed. Designed to cut distractions and help kids focus, this move is praised by groups like Smartphone Free Childhood as a vital step toward reclaiming childhood, though they admit it’s not a cure-all. With staff protected from liability as long as actions are reasonable, schools are preparing to reshape learning environments — one silent phone at a time.

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