Sky News Daily Is a ban on phones in schools enough to protect our kids?
Sep 3, 2025
Dr. Susie Davies, a GP and founder of Papaya, discusses the urgent need to address smartphone addiction among youth. She explores the tragic consequences of phone use in schools, emphasizing its impact on mental health. The conversation highlights the push for stronger legal measures, inspired by the heartbreaking story of Brianna Ghey's family. Davies shares insights on how phones can strain family relationships and the importance of promoting responsible technology use to foster healthier environments for adolescents.
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Mother's Personal Loss Drives Campaign
- Esther Jai says she
Phone Use Worsened Existing Problems
- Brianna secretly recorded TikTok videos in school and generated hundreds of behaviour and safeguarding incidents.
- Her phone use intensified pre-existing problems like an eating disorder and exposure to self-harm content.
Push For National Legislation
- Esther plans to deliver a letter to 10 Downing Street demanding statutory school phone bans and funding for enforcement.
- She argues national legislation is needed to remove postcode inconsistency in enforcement.