Discussion guide for school leaders - approaches to build the internal support to become smartphone-free
Built for headteachers and senior leadership teams, this flexible resource gives you everything you need to open up honest, evidence-informed conversations with your leadership team and staff about smartphone policy change for your school.
There's no single right way to use it. Dip into one discussion to get the ball rolling, work through it as a series of shorter conversations over a term, or bring your whole leadership team together for a longer session.
What to expect
Inside, you'll find a structured framework to help you:
Reflect on what you're already seeing: grounding the conversation in your own school's experience
Review the evidence: exploring the latest research on smartphones and young people's learning, wellbeing and development
Find your why: building a shared sense of purpose and conviction across your leadership team
Gather your community's voice: using data from students, staff and parents to build a compelling case for change
This resource will support you in building the internal support, shared understanding, and confidence to move forward, whatever that looks like for your school.
