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How to review your mobile phone policy

Find out how to review your school's mobile phone policy with confidence, including questions to ask to help make sure it's robust. Use our model policy to see what good looks like, or use our checklist and examples from other schools to make sure your school's policy is up to scratch.

Updated
on 8 June 2026See updates
School types: All•School phases: All•Ref: 38442
Contents
  1. Key facts
  2. Key points to look out for
  3. 3 key questions to challenge this policy
  4. Download our model policy
  5. Examples from schools

Key facts

  • This policy is non-statutory and is based on the DfE's non-statutory guidance on the use of mobile phones in schools and behaviour in schools
  • The guidance says that schools should develop, implement and publish a policy that bans the use of mobile phones or similar devices during the school day. Early years providers must cover the use of mobile phones and cameras in their child protection policy
  • You can delegate the approval of this policy to an individual or committee
  • The headteacher and senior leadership team (SLT) will write and be responsible for the implementation of this policy

Key points to look out for

Rules for different groups within your school

A good policy will cover what's expected from staff and pupils, and ideally, parents/carers and visitors too. It will also explain the rationale behind those rules, including reference to safeguarding requirements, data protection and behaviour.

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