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flag Nine Northern Ireland schools restrict student phones until 2026 to boost focus and wellbeing.

flag A pilot program in nine Northern Ireland schools, involving over 8,000 students, restricts mobile phone use during school hours until March 2026. flag Students place phones in lockable magnetic pouches at the start of the day, with access limited to staff and exceptions for special needs. flag Led by Education Minister Paul Givan, the initiative aims to improve focus, wellbeing, and learning, responding to concerns about smartphone overuse. flag Odyssey Education supplies the pouches and training, while King’s College London conducts an independent evaluation. flag A final report is expected in June 2026.

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