Education Secretary Gillian Keegan is set to make an important announcement at the Tory conference in Manchester today. She will reveal plans to ban mobile phones from classrooms in an effort to eliminate disruption and help students stay focused.

New Guidance for Schools

According to the Daily Mail, Keegan's announcement will come with new guidance for schools across England. This guidance will require schools to take action in implementing the ban. The move is seen as a way to address one of the biggest issues faced by both students and teachers.

Empowering Teachers

Keegan's plan aims to empower teachers by giving them the authority to ban mobile phones from classrooms. This will provide educators with more control and create a better learning environment for students.

Current Policies

Some schools already require students to hand in their phones every morning, while others allow the use of phones during breaks and lunchtimes. With this new ban, all schools will be expected to adopt a stricter policy regarding mobile phone usage during school hours.

Recommended Ban

The United Nations has recommended a ban on mobile phone usage in classrooms worldwide. This recommendation is based on the idea that a ban can enhance learning and help in curbing cyberbullying issues.