Oct 25 2024 38 mins
Smartphones in schools are making headlines, with some parents and educators increasingly calling for stricter, enforceable rules across the UK. We clearly need to address the negative effects of screens on kids, but should teachers be responsible for enforcing these decisions? Can we find a balanced strategy that limits harm while promoting responsible freedom? And is there a distinctly Christian perspective on this issue?
In this episode, Lizzie Harewood talks with Fulham Boys' School headteacher Dave Smith and deputy head Sam Brown about their recent decision to ban smartphones entirely. With practical strategies like "dumb" phones and Yondr pouches, they discuss whether schools can create healthier, more focused environments, and whether a Biblical rationale has impacted their decision to take this step.
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