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Phones to be banned from pupils' bags or pockets under stricter rules for schools in England

Phones to be banned from pupils' bags or pockets under stricter rules for schools in England
BBC Education Monday 09 November 2026, 22:51 UTC 1 min read
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The government says it is strengthening its guidance for schools in England, which came into force in June.

The government says it is strengthening its guidance for schools in England, which came into force in June.
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