GovWire

This guidance explains how to develop, implement and maintain a policy that prohibits the use of mobile phones in school. It should be read alongside the guidance on:

• behaviour in schools
• keeping children safe in education

It is for:

• multi-academy trusts
• trust boards and proprietors
• governing bodies
• school leaders and staff
• local authorities

It applies to all:

• maintained schools
• academies
• free schools
• non-maintained special schools
• independent schools