Headteachers 'strongly encouraged' to limit phones use in schools

Welsh education minister Anna Brychan said headteachers will be strongly encouraged to restrict pupil mobile phone use during the school day, as she promises to set clear national expectations on how phones are used in schools. The plan includes consulting on rules for schools and councils starting in September and aims to standardize policies across Wales. A government-commissioned survey found that most teachers want national guidelines, with 82% of respondents calling for statutory restrictions. While Plaid Cymru opposes a total ban, UK ministers aim to make England's schools mobile phone-free environments by default.