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.
Legal requirement - Something that must be done to follow the law.
Cognitive - Relating to the processes of thinking and reasoning.
Symptom - A sign of an illness.
Suppressing - To stop something from happening.