The Government’s ‘ban’ on phones is logical. But will it tackle the key issue students, schools and parents face? Sadly not; and here’s what they should do instead. Take a look. The mobile phone ban in schools is the solution to the wrong problem schoolsweek.co.uk/the-mobile-pho…

The issue is so significant that it may well soon be out of our hands. The Netherlands are banning smartphones, tablets, and smartwatches later this year (except for digital skills and students with special needs), and Finland, France, and the UK are considering similar moves.

Seriously, ban smartphones in your school if you haven’t already. The opportunity cost is just too high.

We, as a society, must decide: who and what do we want to educate our young people? The care, love and compassion of families and schools, or algorithms driving addictions? #SmartphoneAddiction

“The essence of effective leadership is stopping doing good things, so we have more time to spend on even better things.” — Dylan Wiliam

Smartphones are an amazing tool but unregulated access can be dangerous for the health of our young people. Our headteacher has therefore called on the government to take further decisive action to curb smartphone addiction for young people. birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-…

A groundbreaking study shows kids learn better on paper, not screens. Now what? theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2…

The parents' movement to roll back the phone-based childhood just launched, spontaneously, in the UK. Parents are fed up and linking up to solve the collective action problem: theguardian.com/technology/202…

In the past, I’ve been told to “F**k off” for upholding a school mobile policy I’ve been barged (twice) by the same student for upholding a school uniform policy. I was told by a senior leader I was more consistent in applying the school policy compared to them. Systems and

Although the Feb gov guidance on mobile phones in schools is a step in the right direction, it does not go far enough. Smartphone addiction is harmful. We need a tobacco-style regulatory framework for smartphones.

In schools where smartphone use is already commonplace, total bans are almost always unenforceable. We need more than this guidance document, we need legislation. A tobacco style regulatory framework for smartphones for children would help!

What a call to arms! If you’re up for the challenge, get in touch with the inspiring @CobblesAnn

Tom Bennett OBE ‘Post Hoc, Ergo Propter Hoc’ as a President once said.

I’m speaking at the Teach First Heads Forward Leadership Summit this weekend. I’m hosting a discussion about diving headfirst into school leadership in my session “new head, new school, new phase: taking the plunge”.

“The natural response to stressful situations is not trauma but resilience. Most people are, by default, able to cope without suffering long-term consequences. This is important because assuming that people are traumatized when they aren't can actually risk traumatizing them.”

Do you allow students to write when you speak? Yes? STOP! Some advocate teaching multitasking due to university expectations, but why instil bad habits? Multitasking is just task-switching, making each task less effective than focusing on one at a time. 1. Use SLANT for

Robin Hood Academy blogs are back: robin-hood-academy.primarysite.blog Check out our blog pages for weekly updates and a snapshot of what is going on inside and outside the classroom. Parents/Carers and pupils can filter by class, teacher and activity.

A short post about "Cold Call" Cold Calling is a questioning strategy that I first read about in Teach Like a Champion 2.0. I used to use the term a lot when delivering training/INSET, but I tend to avoid it now for three reasons: 1. Some people are irrationally triggered by it

I’m hiring! Im looking for someone to help lead Robin Hood Academy on the next stage of our journey. If that sounds like you or you know anyone, please get in touch. mynewterm.com/jobs/140262/ED…

The SEND system is broke. Any teacher knows this. Overdiagnosis Inadequate training Inconsistent provision Insufficient alternative schooling places Outdated language and perspectives Nowhere near enough time or money Hopefully Tom Rees and his team can start sorting it.