Petition · Department for Education
Require schools to ban students use of smartphones during school hours
Closed
510 signatures
What the petition asks
We want the Government to introduce a policy that requires schools to ban smartphones during school hours, including break time. We think this could help ensure a focused and productive learning environment.
We feel that while smartphones offer benefits like communication and access to educational tools, they also pose challenges in schools.
We believe that many students use phones for non-educational purposes, which can disrupt learning, and contribute to issues like cyberbullying and social pressure, impacting mental health.
Families may not always be aware of what is being shared by children. Once posted, content may not be fully erased, leaving digital footprints that can affect their reputation and opportunities into adulthood.
We believe that many students use phones for non-educational purposes, which can disrupt learning, and contribute to issues like cyberbullying and social pressure, impacting mental health.
Families may not always be aware of what is being shared by children. Once posted, content may not be fully erased, leaving digital footprints that can affect their reputation and opportunities into adulthood.
Timeline
| 30 Apr 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 30 Oct 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
510
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Education
Opened
30 Apr 2025
Closed
30 Oct 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 27 Jul 2026.