England's smartphone ban in schools becomes legally enforceable from June 29
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Sonia Sharma, Neil Shaw, Wayne Ankers
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A new law under Section 36 of the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026 comes into force in England on Monday, June 29, making smartphone bans in schools legally enforceable. Previously just government guidance, schools must now ensure pupils cannot access their mobile phones during school hours, with Ofsted inspectors set to check compliance.
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· 3 pulledSection 36 of the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026 comes into force with Ofsted inspectors set to check compliance
From Monday, schools must ensure pupils are unable to access their mobile phones
the Government's existing guidance on mobile phones in schools will now carry the full weight of the law
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