"Education Secretary to Ban Mobile Phones in Schools: A Dramatic Shift in Policy"

Education Secretary Gillian Keegan is expected to announce a ban on mobile phones in schools, aiming to reduce distraction, disruptive behavior, and bullying. The new guidance will require schools in England to take action, although some schools already have bans in place. The presence of smartphones in classrooms has been blamed for causing disruption, cyberbullying, and thefts. The ban follows recommendations from a United Nations report and aims to improve learning and student well-being.