Pupil Mobile Phones at Christ Church Academy
Christ Church Academy has a duty to create an environment that is calm, safe and free from distraction so all pupils, whatever their background, can learn and thrive.
Mobile phones risk unnecessary distraction, disruption and diversion.
Mobile Phones not only distracts the single pupil using the phone, but disrupts the lesson for a whole class, and diverts teachers’ efforts away from learning. We owe it to our children to do what we can to remove distractions and enable them to be fully present and engaged in the classroom. We also owe it to our pupils to keep them safe at school. One in five pupils have experienced bullying online. By removing the distraction of mobile phones from the school day, we can create a safe space where pupils are protected from the risks and dangers associated with social media and cyber-bullying, as well as the peer pressure and possible stigma associated with owning what are often expensive devices.
Although we do allow pupils to bring mobile phones on site they MUST be handed in at the School Office on arrival, where they will be safely stored ready to be collected at the end of the school day. Phones must be switched off during this time, until the pupils are off school site.
The above policy prohibits the use of mobile phones and other smart technology with similar functionality to mobile phones (for example the ability to send and/or receive notifications or messages via mobile phone networks or the ability to record audio and/or video) throughout the school day, including during lessons, the time between lessons, breaktimes and lunchtime. Any breach of this policy must be immediately referred to the Headteacher or a member of SLT.
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