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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Eleanor Busby

Grappling with smartphones is one of biggest issues teachers face – Keegan

PA Wire

Grappling with smartphones is one of the “biggest issues” facing teachers, the Education Secretary said as she pushed for devices to be banned in schools.

Gillian Keegan said the Government will update its guidance to urge state schools across England to ban mobile phones throughout the school day in a bid to improve distraction, disruption and bullying among pupils.

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