See every side of every news story
Published loading...Updated

Call for smartphone ban in Welsh schools rejected by Senedd committee

  • The Senedd's Petitions Committee advised against a nationwide mobile phone ban in Welsh schools, citing concerns and benefits associated with smartphones.
  • Over 3,000 signatures were collected for a petition calling for a full mobile phone ban in schools, but the committee concluded that the issue is complex.
  • Committee Chairwoman Carolyn Thomas stated, 'We do not believe that it supports a move to a uniform ban on smartphones in all Welsh schools.'
  • The report emphasized both the potential harms and benefits of smartphones, affecting students differently based on their circumstances.
Insights by Ground AI
Does this summary seem wrong?

14 Articles

All
Left
3
Center
6
Right
1
South Wales ArgusSouth Wales Argus
+3 Reposted by 3 other sources
Center

Will a mobile phone ban be imposed on Welsh schools? Senedd committee gives answer

A new report from the Senedd’s Petitions Committee has advised against an outright ban on mobile phones in Welsh schools.

·Newport, United Kingdom
Read Full Article
Think freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/yearSubscribe

Bias Distribution

  • 60% of the sources are Center
60% Center
Factuality

To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium

Ownership

To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage

The Independent broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Tuesday, March 11, 2025.
Sources are mostly out of (0)

You have read out of your 5 free daily articles.

Join us as a member to unlock exclusive access to diverse content.