English schools will ban students from bringing phones into the classroom, freelance writer.
The new school rules will come into effect in September 2027. Students will not be allowed to carry smartphones in their pockets or bags during class.
Today it is forbidden for school students to use phones. However, it is not specified how exactly teachers should ensure compliance with this requirement.
Earlier, teaching unions in England said more funding would be needed to comply with the ban. In particular, schools will have to create storage for phones and purchase lockable cases, the Independent newspaper notes.