Mobile Phones in School
Earlier this year, the Government published updated guidance on the use of mobile phones in schools. The non-statutory guidance stated that schools develop and implement a mobile phone policy that prohibits the use of mobile phones throughout the school day, including during lessons, the time between lessons, breaktimes and lunchtime.
As part of our ongoing commitment to fostering the best possible learning environment for our students, we are reviewing our current policy on mobile phone use during the school day.
Our current policy is that students' mobiles are switched off and kept in bags throughout the school day; if they are seen being used without permission, they are confiscated and kept at reception for the remainder of the school day. We have always recognised that, being a rural school, our students need their phones, particularly at the end of a school day. However, over recent weeks, incidents involving the use of mobiles have been increasing.
We understand that mobile phones can be both a valuable tool and a potential distraction, and we would greatly appreciate your input on how we can strike the right balance.
To help guide our decision-making, we kindly request that you complete a short questionnaire to share your views. The questionnaire seeks your feedback on the impact of mobile phones in school, as well as your thoughts on potential policy changes. We will feedback to you on the results of the questionnaire.
https://forms.office.com/e/B232SixkDd
Your insights are invaluable in helping us make informed decisions that support both student wellbeing and academic success.
Thank you for your time and for being a vital part of Danebury's community.
