Evidence summary for educators - what the research shows and what smartphone-free schools have seen
You've seen it in your classrooms. And the evidence confirms it.
Smartphones, and social media 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 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.
