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Practical guides for UK schools planning a phone-free policy — costs, day-to-day mechanics and what the 2026 guidance actually requires.
How much do school phone pouches cost?
What drives the price of a pouch rollout, what is one-off versus recurring, and how to budget for your pupil numbers.
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How do phone pouches work in schools?
A step-by-step walk through the school day — locking in the morning, emergencies, unlocking bases and handheld keys.
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The DfE 2026 school phone rules: what schools need to do
What mobile-phone-free by default means from 1 September 2026, how Scotland differs, and a practical compliance checklist.
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Cost, queueing, liability and safeguarding compared — and which option suits a whole-school ban rather than a single classroom.
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Where pouches are already in use, what results schools report, and how to decide if they are right for your school.
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