Scottish Government Urge People to Share Views on Restricting Phones in Schools

Scottish Government urge people to share views on restricting phones in schools

Scottish Government launches public consultation on mobile phone restrictions in schools, seeking views from parents, pupils and teachers on new…

New consultation on mobile phone use in Scottish schools opens

The Scottish Government has opened a consultation on restricting mobile phones in schools

Mobile Phones in the Classroom: Share your views.

The Scottish Government has launched a consultation to gauge a wide range of views about restricting the use of phones in schools.  Guidance for all schools was updated in June of this year about restricting access to mobile phones during lessons. This was ahead of possible mandatory restrictions being put in place through legislation. Click […]

Views sought on phone restrictions in schools

Legislation to protect pupils’ education and wellbeing Pupils, parents and teachers are among those being encouraged to share their views about restricting phones in schools with the launch of a public consultation today. The Scottish Government’s consultation will inform the development of legislation to restrict phone use in schools, given concerns about the harmful effect on pupils’ education and wellbeing. Views are sought on the extent, sco…

Consultation opens on restricting mobile phones in schools

The consultation, which will run for three months, has been published alongside practical guidance.