Everything School Leaders Need to Know About Creating a Distraction-Free Learning Environment Mobile phones are one of the most challenging issues facing schools. On one hand smartphones come with valuable communication and education opportunities. On the downside, many schools are finding  unrestricted phone use negatively affects children’s concentration, behaviour, attendance, wellbeing, and academic outcomes. Because of this, increasing numbers of schools are reviewing their school mobile phone policies, introducing stricter controls over how, when and where pupils access their gadgets while they’re on the premises.  This guide brings together the latest government guidance, practical policy options, implementation strategies and frequently asked questions to help school leaders develop an effective, legally compliant approach. Whether you’re reviewing an existing mobile phone policy schools UK framework or creating…

Your guide to the UK’s statutory mobile phone requirements. In September 2026 school leaders across England began to step in line with one of the most significant behaviour and wellbeing policy shifts in recent years. The UK’s statutory mobile phone requirements were introduced under the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026, with Ofsted set to assess mobile phone policies as part of every inspection and new legal duties replacing the old non statutory guidance. Schools need clarity, confidence and practical solutions. As the UK’s leading information resource for creating distraction-free schools we’re perfectly placed to help and advise. At FoneAway-phone-pouch.co.uk we support leaders with evidence based guidance, implementation strategies and practical tools including secure phone pouches, all designed to help schools comply smoothly and create…