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England Bans School Phones Starting June 29
Starting Monday, June 29th, England’s schools go phone-free under new law—no smartphones or smartwatches allowed during school hours, enforced by Ofsted inspectors. Flexibility exists in implementation, with exceptions for older teens and medical needs. But parents worry kids will bypass bans at home, with new research revealing half expect workarounds and a third anticipate more screen time pressure. Uswitch’s free Safer Screens tool offers parental guidance, highlighting that the real challenge lies after school hours. The government’s goal? To shield students from distraction and ensure…
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