School phone policies in England a ‘huge drain’ on staff resources – study
A study highlights that smartphone policies in English secondary schools significantly burden staff resources, requiring over 100 hours a week to enforce restrictions.
Ban social media for under-16s, top teaching union urges UK government
The NASUWT, one of the UK’s largest teaching unions, has urged the government to impose a ban on social media for those under 16 to address mental health issues and improve concentration.
Teaching union calls for under-16s social media ban to boost learning
The NASUWT teaching union is advocating for a government-imposed ban on social media access for children under 16 to enhance educational focus and protect mental health.