Principal’s Blog

February 6th 2026

Dear Parents, Guardians and Friends

As I mentioned in my last blog, I sent out a letter recently reiterating our rules surrounding mobile phones. Pupils at our school have never been allowed access to their mobile phones throughout the school day, including for music, and now the Education Secretary is advising all schools to ban them. This week the House of Lords has backed the ban and changes will be considered by MPs which will see legislation move between the Commons and Lords until agreement on the Bill’s final wording is reached. Ofsted will be expected to include the implementation of mobile phone policies as part of future inspections. The government is also advising teachers not to use their phones in front of pupils, which is something I have always strongly discouraged too. There is specific guidance in relation to mobile use for sixth formers and there are also specifics which apply on school trips. Whilst there is continued debate about the academic benefits of banning mobiles in the classroom, it certainly creates a nicer environment for pupils to enjoy without the distraction of their phone.

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