Mobile Devices Policy.pdf

Bowland High School's Mobile Device Policy, approved in December 2019, outlines the rules and guidelines for the use of mobile devices, including phones, smartwatches, and tablets, on school premises. The policy aims to educate pupils on responsible technology use, prevent lesson disruptions, and maintain a balance between sensible and acceptable use.

Pupils are not allowed to use mobile devices during school hours for personal communication, internet, social media, or photography, except with teacher permission for learning purposes. Devices must be kept on silent and in bags or left at the front of the classroom.

Rules for pupils include keeping devices safe, carrying them in blazers, switching them off during lessons, and only using them during break and lunchtime. Mobile devices can be confiscated if misused, and pupils may face sanctions, including detention and exclusion.

Staff are expected to use phones only for teaching and learning, keep them on silent, and not contact pupils on personal mobiles. Parents and visitors are not allowed to take photos of pupils on school premises without consent and should not use mobile phones in areas other than the school office or staff room.

Mobile devices are banned from use in public examinations, and pupils risk disqualification if found with a device during an exam. The policy emphasizes the importance of responsible mobile device use, respect for others, and adherence to school rules and sanctions.