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The text discusses a pilot policy at Islwyn High School in Caerphilly county, Wales, where year seven pupils (new secondary school students) are required to place their mobile phones in sealed pouches during the school day and are not allowed to use them, while older students retain phone privileges during break times. This pilot addresses concerns about social media’s negative impact on pupils’ wellbeing.
Key points:
– Year seven students eat separately, play on different yards, and follow stricter phone rules.
– Siblings sometimes experience different phone policies, causing some feelings of unfairness.
– Parents like Luke support the policy, feeling it’s manageable and not a problem since communication can still be done via the school office.
– The pilot involved financial investment for sealed pouches that can only be opened with a magnetic device, costing about £8 per pupil.
– Almost half of secondary schools in Wales responded to a survey; most have phone bans during the day and many recently tightened their policies.
– Reported benefits include improved student interaction, behaviour, and reduction in social media bullying.
– The school leadership hopes for a clear national policy from the Welsh government and is considering extending the phone ban as year sevens progress through school.
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