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.
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