Could it save childhood? Politicians hope the ban will give young people back their attention spans. But some experts are concerned we too may be focusing on the wrong thing.
New law to ban phones in English schools
Worrying: Nearly 25% of young Britons use their smartphones in a way that is consistent with addiction. Glossary
Keir Starmer - The leader of the UK Labour Party since 2020 and British prime minister since July 2024.
Liberal Democrats - Also known as the Lib Dems, a liberal political party in the UK.
Curfew - A rule stopping you from going out after a certain time.
Symptom - A sign of an illness.
Diagnosis - The process of identifying a condition, injury or disease by looking for the signs and symptoms of that condition.
Stimuli - Things that provoke a reaction.