Notice of Motion - Prohibiting Smartphone Use in Local Authority Schools

February 16, 2026 Children and Families Committee (Committee) Key decision Approved View on council website

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Summary

...approved supporting points 1, 3, and 4 of the motion to prohibit pupils' access to smartphones during the school day, while noting that point 2 regarding the implementation of an enforceable policy could not be supported as Department for Education guidance is non-statutory.

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Purpose

Response to the Notice of Motion
“Prohibiting Smartphone Use in Local Authority
Schools”

Related Meeting

Children and Families Committee - Monday, 16th February, 2026 10.30 am on February 16, 2026

Supporting Documents

Prohibiting Smartphone Use in Local Authority Schools.pdf

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date16 Feb 2026
Subject to call-inYes