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Brick phone at an iPad school

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Walkingdisaster1991 · 11/06/2026 07:05

Just wondering what brick phone everyone is getting their children for September?
I've been trying to work out if my children would be able to get away with their smart phones if they're hidden 🫣. And also what are peoples view on this new rule? I understand why the schools and government are bringing this policy in but I'm also so frustrated as I've now not only got to spend out loads as my youngest is starting secondary school, but now I need to buy 3 children brick phones as well as a tracker to keep in their bags/on keys 😩 also the school my children are at before they even start you have to spend nearly £500 on an iPad 🫠🫠 madness how they can't have a smart phone but have to have an I pad Imo 🤦🏻‍♀️. Also not sure if I chose the right subject for this or not so sorry if posting in wrong place.

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SaffyWall · 11/06/2026 11:56

You'll probably find that the iPads provided are so locked-down that you cannot add any apps other than those used for school work. My children are at an 'Apple' school - I think that the scheme is brilliant and enhances the childrens learning but the iPads are only really useful for school work - they can not access youtube, iplayer, snap chat etc.

CoffeeBeansGalore · 11/06/2026 11:39

If they will have ipads on them, can you set up Whatsapp on the ipads? You can then message or call them if necessary without their smart phones, & no need to buy each a brick phone.

nutmegandginger · 11/06/2026 11:31

Why do you need a tracker if your child has a brick phone? You can just call them and ask them where they are.

Please don’t encourage your kids to break the rules by buying them phones and telling them to hide them. Think about what message you are sending about being dependent on their phone, and about respect for the rules and wellbeing of the school community. What do they really need phones for during the school day and is that going to help or harm their learning and that of others? Think about the reasons the ban has been brought in.

drunkelephant83 · 11/06/2026 09:01

My children’s school are doing the pouch thing so they take them but they are locked in a pouch from the minute they go in to when they leave. They have just started this ready for September.

is your school allowing brick type phones but not smart phones?

MarchingFrogs · 11/06/2026 08:55

LittleBearPad · 11/06/2026 08:35

What new rule?

Amendment 215 to Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026 to Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026 - Parliamentary Bills - UK Parliament https://share.google/gIHkPtXVRrVTE7hT5

LittleBearPad · 11/06/2026 08:35

What new rule?

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