Mobile ban in schools not improving grades or behaviour, study suggests

A study by the University of Birmingham found that banning phones in schools did not lead to higher grades or improved mental wellbeing among students. The research, which looked at 1,227 students in 30 different secondary schools in England, also revealed that spending more time on smartphones and social media was associated with poorer mental health, less physical activity, worse sleep, lower grades, and disruptive behavior in the classroom. While some schools reported benefits of phone bans, others emphasized the need for stricter regulations on social media platforms to protect children from addiction and ensure their safety online.

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