Brick phone at an iPad school

[Walkingdisaster1991]

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.

iPads will more than likely be locked down so only apps needed for education are available.

At our local comp they expect you to cough up nearly £900 before your new Y7 sets foot on the property - for a Chromebook and the September residential trip (so with uniform you’re down a grand+!!). They conveniently omit to mention that both things are effectively voluntary!