Senedd Rejects Legally Binding Nationwide Ban on Mobile Phones in Welsh Classrooms
Members backed national phone-use guidance and rejected a mandatory classroom ban, with ministers saying schools need flexibility and further legislation remains possible.
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The Senedd has rejected a proposal to introduce a national ban, which would be a legal commitment, on mobile phones in Welsh classrooms. Members of Parliament voted by 50 to 38 against a proposal by Reform UK on Wednesday (November 4) following a debate in the Chamber.
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Senedd rejects calls to ban phones in classrooms
A young girl using TikTok on a mobile phone. Photo Danny Lawson/PA Wire Ella Groves, ICNN Senedd Reporter A proposal to introduce a legally binding, nationwide ban on mobile phones in Welsh classrooms has been rejected by the Senedd. Members voted 50 to 38 against a Reform UK motion on Wednesday November 4 following a debate in the Siambr. The Senedd instead approved a Plaid Cymru amendment supporting “clear national expectations” on phone use w…
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