England Bans Phones in Schools

Leeds News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 26, 2026 · 1m

Starting Monday, June 29th, England’s schools are enforcing a strict smartphone ban—no phones allowed during lessons, lunch, or any school day activity. Ofsted inspectors will audit compliance, and while schools can choose how to enforce it, older teens may have limited access in designated areas. The goal? A distraction-free learning environment. But with half of parents expecting kids to find workarounds and a third anticipating more screen time at home, the real challenge lies beyond school walls. A new tool, Safer Screens, helps parents navigate device-specific controls, as experts stress…