Mobile phones: guidance for Scotland's schools - updated 2026
Updated guidance on the use of mobile phones in Scotland's schools. Replaces guidance published in August 2024.
Further resources: Advice, guidance and information
Cyber Resilience and Internet Safety – DigiLearn (glowscotland.org.uk)
360 Degree Safe is an online, interactive self-review tool which allows schools to review their e-safety policy and practice. www.360safeScotland.org.uk
Professionals Online Safety Helpline is a free helpline supporting professionals working with children and young people with any online safety issues they face. Professionals Online Safety Helpline | SWGfL
Report Harmful Content can help with reporting harmful content online by providing up-to-date information on community standards and direct links to the correct reporting facilities across multiple platforms. Report Harmful Content - We Help You Remove Content
respectme, Scotland’s Anti-Bullying Service. Information and advice on all aspects of bullying for practitioners, parents and carers and pupils. www.respectme.org.uk
Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre (CEOP), UK police agency dedicated to protecting children from sexual abuse. www.ceop.police.uk
Think U Know: a website for young people and their parents/carers and teachers. Run by the Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre (CEOP). www.thinkuknow.co.uk
Childline is the UK’s free, confidential helpline dedicated to children and young people www.childline.org.uk 0800 1111
Positive Relationships and Behaviour – Education Scotland. Links to information about approaches to developing positive relationships and behaviour. Promoting positive relationships and behaviour in educational settings | Resources | Education Scotland