Should mobile phones be banned in schools? Have your say!

Children are at school with mobile phones in their hand inside the classroom.

Cllr Marie Clair Munro is running a quick survey to gather your views on whether mobile phones should be banned in schools. Some people believe they cause distraction and anxiety, while others feel they can be used responsibly and even support learning.

Please take a moment to share your thoughts below.

Cllr Marie Clair Munro wants your views:

Current Your details

Would you support banning mobile phones in schools?

Yes

I don't know

Which of the following do you agree with? (You can choose as many as you wish)

A mobile phone ban would improve students' learning experience.

A mobile phone ban would reduce distractions for students.

A mobile phone ban would help students' wellbeing.

I don't support a ban of mobile phones at schools.

Other...

If mobile phones were banned, when should the ban apply?

I think phones should be banned throughout the school day (including breaks and lunch)

I think phones should be banned during lessons or teaching time

I don't support a ban

I'm not sure

Other…

To what extent do you think these issues affect students' learning and wellbeing?

Questions	Not at all	Slightly	Unsure	Significantly	Very significantly
Cyberbullying	Not at all	Slightly	Unsure	Significantly	Very significantly
Distraction in class	Not at all	Slightly	Unsure	Significantly	Very significantly
Mental wellbeing	Not at all	Slightly	Unsure	Significantly	Very significantly
Social interaction	Not at all	Slightly	Unsure	Significantly	Very significantly
Physical health	Not at all	Slightly	Unsure	Significantly	Very significantly

Would you support any of the following measures? (Select all that apply)

A full ban on mobile phones during the school day

Phones allowed only for educational purposes under supervision

Secure storage (e.g. phone lockers or pouches) during the day

Phones switched off or on silent during lessons

Education on responsible phone use for students and parents

I don't support any restrictions

Other…

Who do you think should take the lead on managing mobile phone use in schools?

School leadership

Teachers

Parents

Students

Government or local authority

Other…

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Last name

Mobile number

Postcode

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