BBC – Staff Writer
“Education Secretary Gavin Williamson said he wants to make the school day mobile-free, describing the devices as “distracting” and “damaging”. A consultation will ask the views of teachers and parents on how to promote good behaviour. Heads accused Mr Williamson of being “obsessed” with phones in school. The six-week call for evidence is part of a government review of behaviour, discipline, suspensions and permanent exclusions in England’s schools.” (more)