What changed on 29 June 2026
The guidance on prohibiting mobile phones in schools has been revised and is now a statutory requirement.
Who this affects: MAT trust boards, proprietors, governing bodies, school leaders, and staff in maintained schools, academies, free schools, non-maintained special schools, and independent schools.
GOV.UK’s note
This guidance on 'Mobile phones in schools' became statutory on 29 June 2026. Schools should begin following it from 1 September 2026.
Updated on GOV.UK 29 June 2026 · Summary added