Category : Devolution


LA First US School District to Restrict Student Screen Time

The Los Angeles Unified Board of Education has unanimously approved a resolution to curb student screen time, making it the first major US school system to implement such policies, with grade-specific rules and potential bans on platforms like YouTube and

UK Schools Face £12k Costs Over Mobile Phone Ban

The Government's statutory ban on mobile phones in schools sparks warnings of £12,000 enforcement costs per secondary school and concerns it may shift phone use problems outside school gates.

The Testaments: A Must-Watch for Schools in 2026

The Testaments, a sequel to The Handmaid's Tale, is hailed as the most radical TV show of 2026. This article argues for its inclusion in school curricula to address pressing global issues like women's rights and consent.

School PE Trauma Haunts Mid-Lifers, Age UK Finds

A new Age UK survey reveals 29% of adults aged 50-65 feel traumatised by school PE lessons, with 28% saying it put them off exercise for life. The charity launches campaign with Olympians to promote inclusive activity.

Statutory Mobile Phone Ban in Schools Set for Legislation

The government is introducing legislation to make mobile phone bans in schools statutory, with a vote in the House of Lords on Monday evening. The move formalises existing guidance and is part of broader child safeguarding reforms.

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