Lib Dems drag the Government “kicking and screaming” to ban phones in schools

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Lib Dems drag the Government “kicking and screaming” to ban phones in schools

Responding to the news that phone bans in England's schools are set to be enforced by law, Caroline Voaden MP, Liberal Democrat Schools Spokesperson, said:

"We promised to put children’s wellbeing before party politics, and by dragging the Government kicking and screaming to adopt our mobile phone ban in schools, the Liberal Democrats have delivered a major win for pupils, teachers, and families.

"Our plan creates focused classrooms while protecting essential access for caring responsibilities and medical and SEND needs.

"This is the difference Liberal Democrats make in Parliament.

“Now the Government must ensure all schools have the necessary support and funding to manage this transition, so that every classroom can be a smartphone-free zone.”

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