North East school tells us about phone ban policy benefits
George Stephenson High School says it has a positive impact on the wellbeing, mental health and education of students
A North East deputy head teacher explains how banning mobile phones in school has had a positive impact on their students.
They say how students are now interacting with their friends, having conversations and playing games rather than being attached to their phones constantly.
Louise Dunn, Deputy Head at George Stephenson High School in Killingworth, believes that all schools should implement a phone ban.
She said: "It means that they can focus on their learning and improves their concentration as they're not constantly checking for messages and making sure they've replied to everything.
"It just means that the purpose of being in school is for learning and then they can improve their social skills and also their spoken skills with the art of conversation speaking to their friends.
"We've had really positive feedback from students and parents with regards to this.
"We do see now at social times students are interacting with their friends, they're having conversations, they're playing games, they're using the facilities on the yard rather than being attached to their phones constantly.
"They're really seen that as a welcome break from screen time and from social media."