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Parents 'Thank Bristol School for Taking a Stand' as It Bans Smartphones
- A primary school located in Emersons Green has announced that starting this September, pupils will be prohibited from bringing smartphones to school, including during their travel to and from the site.
- The ban followed a governors' vote prompted by an incident where a pupil's phone was left overnight with 9,000 messages from a Year 6 WhatsApp group.
- The school consulted parents and police experts, highlighting risks like cyberbullying and peer pressure, and explaining the ban supports delaying children's smartphone use.
- Survey results showed 87% parental support at Blackhorse and 58% at sister school Emersons Green, while some parents raised concerns about extending the ban beyond school gates.
- Executive headteacher Simon Botten reported no parental complaints and many thanks, emphasizing safety concerns balanced with measures allowing simple phones for solo school journeys.
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