Bishopston Primary School Phone Rules

At Bishopston Primary, we would encourage parents not to buy phones for children while they are in Primary School.

Whilst technology brings many benefits and opportunities, there is a ‘movement’ called Smartphone Free Childhood which aims to encourage open conversation and support parents to navigate tricky decisions about smartphone use. Please see their website for more information Smartphone Free Childhood. Here parents are encouraged to find their local whatsapp group (oh the irony) to join with other likeminded parents to discuss ideas and the possibility of making a pact to what age to allow their children access to a smartphone, (thereby reducing the peer pressure to do so). 

If a child does bring a phone to school, they must not be used on the school site.  

We tell children:

• You must hand your phone to your teacher at the start of the day. They will keep it safe for you.
• You won’t be able to use your phone during school time, including break and lunch.
• At the end of the day, your teacher will give your phone back to you to take home safely.
• These rules help keep everyone safe, focused, and ready to learn.