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Mobile phones in schools: are they being banned?

Posted by: mediaofficer, Posted on: 16 October 2024 - Categories: Behaviour, Schools
mobile phone ban

By the age of 12, 97% of children own a mobile phone, but the use of mobile phones in school can lead to distractions, disruption and can increase the risk of online bullying.  We also know that technology can bring …

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Education in the Media: Friday 12 October 2018

Posted by: Media Officer, Posted on: 12 October 2018 - Categories: Teacher Training, teachers

  Today our Education in the Media blog focuses on the Secretary of State’s visit to Norwich, our position on mobile phones, and the funding going into rural schools.

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Education in the media: Wednesday 20 June 2018

Posted by: Media Officer, Posted on: 20 June 2018 - Categories: Childcare, Mental Health
Teacher and class

Today’s blog looks at the 30 free hours of childcare and mobile phone use in schools.

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