Mobile phone use in schools

Monday, 17 February 2025 10:12

As the campaign continues with Stamford schools and parents to reduce mobile phone use, a poll conducted by Rutland and Stanford's MP, Alicia Kearns, reveals 85 per cent of those who took part in her survey want them banned in schools.

The Conversation Stamford has been holding webinars to discuss with parents the challenges in managing mobiles and share the research that regular use can damage young minds. You can catch up with the The Conversation webinars online.

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