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No More Phones 4u School Kids
Feb 19, 2024
BBC's education editor, former children's commissioner, and a headteacher discuss new guidance for schools to stop mobile phone use. Also, the potential use of citizens' assemblies to address sensitive issues in democracy. The podcast explores the impact of technology in learning, the role of education in the general election, and the power of citizens' assemblies in democracy.
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- New guidance in England advises schools on mobile phone use to promote consistency and improve behavior among students.
- Labour considers implementing citizens' assemblies to involve citizens in policymaking and enhance democratic decision-making.
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Government Issues Guidance on Mobile Phones in Schools
The Education Secretary in England, Gillian Keegan, has issued guidance for headteachers regarding the use of mobile phones in schools. The guidance encourages schools to adopt a consistent approach to mobile phone usage, with some schools enforcing an outright ban, while others allow limited use during breaks. Headteachers have expressed support for the guidance, stating that it empowers them to have conversations with parents and children, promotes consistency, and improves behavior and social interaction among students. Critics question the significance of the guidance, as many schools already have their own policies on mobile phone usage.
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