The Department for Education has published updated supporting materials linked to its January 2026 mobile phones in schools guidance. The non-statutory guidance comes into effect from 1 April 2026, with the expectation that schools operate as mobile phone-free environments by default.
The previous toolkit has been replaced with a new document focused on helping schools communicate their mobile phone policy clearly to parents. Additional case studies have also been published, providing practical examples of how schools have implemented and embedded phone-free approaches.
There is no new compliance requirement, but leaders reviewing or relaunching their policy may find these materials helpful.
Read more here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/mobile-phones-in-schools
