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UK releases guideline to support schools in banning mobile phones in classrooms .. Photo credit: @RishiSunak.. Source: Twitter
- The prime minister of the United Kingdom, Rishi Sunak, said the country was publishing new guidance to support schools in banning the use of mobile phones in classrooms
- Rishi stated this in a video shared via his X handle (formerly known as Twitter) on Monday, February 19
- According to Rishi, the guideline would ensure the children receive the education that they deserve
London, United Kingdom - The prime minister of the United Kingdom, Rishi Sunak, is promoting the ban of mobile phones in schools across the country.
Rishi said one-third of secondary school pupils claimed phone calls distract their lessons.
He stated this in a 50-second video posted on his X account (formerly known as Twitter) @RishiSunak, where he demonstrated how mobile phones could cause distraction in classrooms.
The leader of the Conservative Party said the UK is publishing new guidance to support other schools in banning mobile phones to make children receive the education they deserve.
"Almost one-third of secondary school pupils said their lessons were disrupted by phones.”
He added that:
“We know that they are a distraction in the classroom and cause bullying in schools. Many schools have already banned them, which has led to a safer and better learning environment for their students. Now we're publishing new guidance so other schools have the support they need to do the same. We're making sure our children receive the education that they deserve."