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Smartphones could become illegal in NI schools

Smartphones could become illegal in NI schools
BBC Northern Ireland Thursday 27 August 2026, 05:13 UTC 1 min read
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The education minister opens a consultation on whether to follow England on banning phones in schools.

The education minister opens a consultation on whether to follow England on banning phones in schools.
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