A secondary school has banned smartphones for Year 7 to 11 pupils and will only allow basic “brick” phones from September. Oxford Spires Academy’s head teacher said the move would create a “calmer, more focused environment”. Several schools in the south of England are bringing in similar measures for younger pupils to prevent them from accessing the internet, apps or cameras. The Department for Education said about 97% of schools were restricting phone use in some way, with many head teachers now exercising their right to implement complete bans.
