Ban smartphones usage at schools in the UK.

Rejected 19 signatures

What the petition asks

We, the undersigned, call on the UK Government to introduce legislation that prohibits smartphones from being used in all primary and secondary schools nationwide by students.

Smartphone usage among children has been linked to a rise in mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, and attention disorders. Excessive screen time is also contributing to poor academic performance, sleep disturbances, cyberbullying, and a decline in physical activity and social interaction.

Several countries have already introduced restrictions or outright bans with positive outcomes in well-being and academic attainment.

Why it was rejected

There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.

The following petition calls for a similar action:

Require schools to ban students use of smartphones during school hours
Require schools to ban students use of smartphones during school hours

Timeline

19 Mar 2025	Petition opened for signatures
1 May 2025	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 19

Status Rejected

Rejected 1 May 2025

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