A law that forbids smartphones in every English school takes effect Monday, June 29, 2026.
The rule prevents pupils from operating phones during class or any school‑time activity.
Schools must apply the restriction, citing the aim to “protect children.”
Headteachers have expressed concerns that the ban coincides with funding plans for physical‑education programmes, saying resources may be stretched.
The government says the measure will cut down on distraction and bullying.
Officials note that penalties affect schools that fail to comply.
The policy mirrors similar moves reported by the BBC and Cambridge News earlier this week.