Bridget Phillipson commissions probe into smartphones after pressure from MPs to go further to tackle harmful effects of social media
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson is reviewing guidance on smartphone use in English schools following pressure from MPs for an outright ban due to concerns about the harmful effects of social media. The review will assess the effectiveness of existing school phone bans. Research suggests that simply banning phones may not be enough to address the negative impacts of smartphone and social media use on students.
