Banning the use of and access to personal mobile phones by pupils during the school day

From: Department of Education and Youth
Published on: 12 June 2025

0044/2025

The circular informs primary schools that they are required to implement a policy to ban the use of, and access to, personal mobile phones by pupils for the duration of the school day and gives guidance on implementing this requirement.

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Sector: Primary

Author: Digital Policy for Schools

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