Restricting mobile phones in Scotland's schools
The Scottish Government has said it will make a law to restrict personal use of mobile phones in all of Scotland’s schools. This consultation is to inform the development of the legislation.
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What is not within the scope of this consultation
This consultation applies only to the personal use of mobile phones in schools. It is to inform the development of future legislation, and so only asks questions related to this topic. The use of mobile phones by children and young people in all other contexts are outwith the scope of this consultation, for example:
- The use of mobile phones while outside the school campus,
- The use of social media while at home,
- The use of mobile phones or other digital devices with the express purpose of supporting learning
We are not seeking views on the UK Government’s plans to ban social media platforms for under-16s, to introduce a social media curfew for 16-and-17-year-olds, and to introduce new age assurance measures.
If a consultation response includes matters that fall outside the scope, those elements will not be analysed as part of the consultation.