Jessica Toale

Jessica Toale

Labour — Bournemouth West

Speaking in the House of Commons on 10 November 2026

Debate

Mobile Phones in Schools

Contribution

I have been inundated with hundreds of messages from parents and my local Smartphone Free Childhood group, who are deeply concerned about the impact of their children’s smartphone use. Many have felt that the missing piece has been a decisive intervention—the hard stop that a complete ban in schools can provide. Does the Minister agree that this clearer, stronger guidance can provide parents with the confidence that they need that a phone-free school is just that?

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