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Get the free app no ads · no paywallNews · 30 June 2026
A new study found young people see school smartphone bans as unhelpful and "punitive", not supportive. The University College London report was published on Tuesday, after a new statutory ban came into force for schools in England. While 87% of teachers backed a ban, 75% of pupils disagreed, saying phones aid safety and organisation.
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