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Mobile phones to be banned in all Edinburgh secondary schools

Mobile phones to be banned in all Edinburgh secondary schools
BBC Scotland Tuesday 09 June 2026, 13:37 UTC 1 min read
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From August, pupils will have to put their devices in magnetically sealed pouches throughout the school day, including during breaks and lunchtime.

From August, pupils will have to put their devices in magnetically sealed pouches throughout the school day, including during breaks and lunchtime.
Edinburgh (LOCATION)
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