As of April 2026, restricting or banning mobile phone use during the school day is a statutory requirement for schools in England. For Trust leaders, compliance isn’t just about enforcing rules—it’s about managing the practical balance of safeguarding, behaviour, and digital wellbeing while pupils still travel with devices.

Successful implementation requires clear communication with families and reliable infrastructure that minimizes classroom distraction without adding to staff workload. When evaluating trust-wide infrastructure, leadership teams are looking closely at secure, signal-blocking containment methods—such as integrated Faraday Cage features that isolate cellular, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth networks. Taking an anticipatory approach to secure storage allows trusts to smoothly align with government guidance while protecting vital learning time.