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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Study Finds Banning Phones in Schools Has No Effect on Grades or Mental Health
Caption: Study Finds Banning Phones in Schools Has No Effect on Grades or Mental Health. A new study from the University of Birmingham has found that banning mobile phones in schools does not improve students’ academic performance or mental well-being. The research contradicts previous claims that phone restrictions could enhance GCSE results, suggesting that grades and mental health remain unchanged regardless of school policies. The Conservative government introduced formal guidance on banning mobile phones in schools a year ago, including instructions on searching students and their bags if necessary. The study, which analyzed 1,227 students across 30 secondary schools, found no difference in sleep quality, exercise levels, or academic performance between schools with and without phone bans. Despite restrictions, students’ overall screen time remained unaffected, as they continued using their phones outside school hours. While banning phones did not improve well-being, the study confirmed that excessive screen time negatively impacts classroom behavior, sleep cycles, and physical activity levels. Lead researcher Dr. Victoria Goodyear emphasized that banning phones alone is not enough to mitigate their negative effects, calling for a more comprehensive strategy. The study suggests that schools should adopt a holistic approach to managing mobile phone and social media use rather than relying solely on outright bans. The findings come as Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson criticized the Conservative Party’s push for a legal ban on phones in classrooms, calling it a “headline-grabbing gimmick.” Phillipson acknowledged that phones should not be used during lessons but argued that schools could enforce this policy without government intervention. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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