Evidence based guide to smartphones and schools

You've seen it in your classrooms. And the evidence confirms it.

Smartphones, and the social media platforms they unlock, are fundamentally reshaping childhood and the ability of young people to flourish inside and outside of school. From anxiety to attention, social connection to sleep, the effects are measurable and mounting.

This resource brings together the latest evidence alongside the impact and experiences of students and headteachers in smartphone-free schools.

Whether you're a headteacher building your case for action, a senior leader preparing to present to your governing body, or a teacher who knows something needs to change and wants the evidence to back you up, this summary is designed to start those conversations. Use it to challenge assumptions, prompt discussion, and reflect on what you're already seeing in your own school.

See the evidence summary guide here.