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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Eleanor Busby

Just 18% of teachers think phone ban would improve pupil behaviour – poll

Fewer than one in five teachers believe a school-wide ban on mobile phones would improve student behaviour (Yui Mok/PA) - (PA Wire)

Fewer than one in five teachers believe a school-wide ban on mobile phones would improve student behaviour, a survey has suggested.

More than two in five (41%) teachers agree that mobile phones can be a teaching tool within schools, according to the poll.

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