Local school bans mobile phones to tackle bullying and stop disruption in classes

Oct 25, 2019, 10:14 AM

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Belfast Royal Academy grammar school is enforcing a tough new mobile phone policy to tackle bullying and stop disruption in classes. They have banned the use of mobile phones on school grounds, school trips, and on the school bus. 

The school warned that any phone seen or heard by staff will be confiscated.

A fair move to focus young minds on education? Or out of step with tech - in 2019?

Stephen spoke to mum and journalist Tina Calder and former teacher Simon Warr.