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England schools smartphone ban starts on 29 June 2026, giving legal force to phone-free school guidance. Here is what changes for pupils, parents, teachers, exemptions and school rules.

What changes under the England schools smartphone ban from 29 June, and how will it affect pupils

England school mobile phones legislation plan introduces legal ban on smartphones in schools across England, confirming guidance, inspections and policy changes across UK education systems.

How will England school mobile phones legislation ban change classrooms and pupil behaviour in UK