Coventry school's smartphone ban leads students back to card games and conversation
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Josh Sandiford
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Summary
WMG Academy in Coventry implemented a smartphone ban after the May half-term, resulting in students returning to card games, conversations, and other face-to-face interactions. Head teacher Adele Wallis reports the school atmosphere "transformed in one week," with students more engaged and social. The policy bars students from bringing smartphones or any smart technology to school.
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· 3 pulledThe atmosphere at the school 'transformed in one week'
Pupils are returning to card games and conversations following the move
Barring students from bringing them or any other smart techno
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