A law that prohibits smartphones in each English school takes effect Monday, June 29, 2026.
The rule bars pupils from operating phones during class or any school‑time activity.
Schools must enforce the restriction, citing the aim to “protect children.”
Headteachers have expressed concerns that the ban coincides with budget plans for physical‑education programmes, saying resources may be stretched.
The government says the measure will cut down on distraction and bullying.
Officials note that penalties target schools that fail to comply.
The policy follows similar moves reported by the BBC and Cambridge News earlier this week.