Wales-wide guidance on school phone use to be drawn up (opens original article in a new tab)

Wales' education minister encourages headteachers to restrict student phone use during school hours, with plans for national guidelines following a survey showing strong support for statutory restrictions.

• Wales' education minister says headteachers will be strongly encouraged to restrict mobile phone use during school days
• A government-commissioned survey found 82% of respondents wanted statutory restrictions on mobile phone use in schools
• The Welsh government plans to consult on rules for schools and councils in September to establish national guidelines on mobile phone use