Phone Free Schools

SFC Phone Free Schools

What is a "smartphone-free" school?

A smartphone-free school requires learners to securely lock away their personal electronic devices - including smartphones, smartwatches, tablets, and gaming devices - making them inaccessible throughout the academic day. The school should also have a clear policy on managing earbuds, AirPods, and Bluetooth-connected headphones when they are needed for educational technology. Clear and appropriate consequences should be in place, and consistently enforced when the policy is violated.

Why go smartphone-free?

There are numerous benefits of a phone-free school, for both teachers and learners, including:

Allowing learners to focus on academics and develop socially without the distraction and influence of phones, social media, and games.
Improving concentration and engagement in learning.
Strengthening interpersonal connections between teachers and learners, as well as among peers.
Reducing bullying and other digital drama.
Raising awareness among families about the impact of devices, social media, and gaming on youth development.

Why register as a smartphone-free school?

Signing your school up to be formally recognised as an SFC-SA Smartphone-Free School provides key benefits, such as:

Helping parents and teachers understand the advantages of a smartphone-free academic day.
Demonstrating your school's commitment to, and prioritisation of learners’ academic success, social-emotional growth, mental well-being, and safety.
Recognising your school's efforts in giving learners a meaningful break from their smartphones.
Inspiring other schools to follow your lead.

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