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<p>Education is a devolved matter, and the response outlines the information for England
only.</p><p>The use of mobile phones in schools can be a distraction for many pupils,
preventing classrooms from being calm, safe and supportive environments that are conducive
to teaching. The ‘Mobile phones in schools’ guidance, which was published in February
2024, supports head teachers in prohibiting the use of mobile phones throughout the
school day.</p><p>The department will monitor how schools respond to the new guidance
and, should schools continue to raise issues with prohibiting the use of mobile phones
in schools, the department will seek to introduce legislation at the earliest opportunity
when parliamentary time allows.</p><p> </p>
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