Revise the school mobile phone legislation for KS5 students (aged 16 and above)

Revise the school mobile phone legislation for KS5 students (aged 16 and above) — 71 signatures. Status: open.

Petition background

We think the new legislation banning mobile phones in school should be revised to cater to KS5 students (aged 16-18). We believe these students need the freedom to endeavour in self study without being restricted by phone bans.

Additional details

We are concerned that this ban could have a serious negative effect on the performance of students. Whilst overall the ban could be beneficial to a school environment, we think it creates problems for KS5 students (aged 16-18). This is because in a digital age, most resources for independent study are online. Allowing KS5 students more freedom could improve performance and results. We also think it is unfair to confiscate a 17 or 18 year olds phone. These are people who are near adulthood.

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