Wales will not mandate mobile phone ban in schools, says First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth
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Summary
Wales' First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth has stated that the Welsh government will not impose a ban on mobile phones in schools, instead choosing to empower local authorities and individual schools to make their own decisions on smartphone restrictions for under-16s. This contrasts with plans expected in England for a nationwide ban. Plaid Cymru's manifesto had proposed working with councils and school leaders to implement practical restrictions with appropriate exemptions.
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The party said it would work with 'councils and school leaders to implement this in a practical and proportionate way, with appropriate exemptions where necessary'.
Ap Iorwerth told BBC Wales he wanted his government to 'facilitate schools to take the decisions that they feel are right to protect children and young people'.
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