All England Schools Face New Ban From Monday — No Ifs, No Buts

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New law makes phone-free school guidance enforceable, with limited exceptions and flexible storage rules.

The Law Starts on June 29

The Entire School Day Is Covered

Smartphones Are Not the Only Devices Included

Phones Are Not Automatically Banned From the Journey

Schools Choose the Storage System

Sixth Forms Can Receive Limited Flexibility

Genuine Exceptions Still Remain

Staff Must Support the Phone-Free Culture

Ofsted Will Examine Enforcement

Most Schools Already Have Restrictions

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Mobile phones are moving from a school-by-school disciplinary issue to a legally backed national policy in England. From Monday, June 29, Section 36 of the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026 gives the government’s phone-free guidance statutory force.

The expectation is clear: pupils should not have access to personal phones during the school day. However, the “no ifs, no buts” message requires some legal nuance, because schools retain control over implementation and can make limited exceptions for particular pupils.

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