AQW 20960/17-22

Ms Claire Sugden
Independent
East Londonderry

Tabled Date: 25/06/2021
Answered On Date: 02/07/2021
Priority Written: No

Question:
To ask the Minister of Education to detail (i) the advice given to schools in relation to rules around the use of mobile phones in school; and (ii) for her assessment of the educational and social impact of pupils using mobile phones in school.

Answer:

My Department does not provide advice to schools in relation to rules around the use of mobile phones in schools or assess the educational and social impact of their usage.

It is the responsibility of the Board of Governors of each school to adopt a policy regarding the use of mobile phones by pupils on school premises.