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flag Cheshire to fund lockable phone pouches in all secondary schools to reduce distractions and bullying.

flag Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner Dan Price has launched a £150,000 initiative to fund lockable phone pouches in all state secondary schools across the county, targeting schools with high numbers of students receiving free school meals. flag The program aims to keep phones out of classrooms during school hours to improve student wellbeing, reduce online bullying, and minimize distractions. flag Nine schools in Cheshire already use similar systems, reporting fewer safeguarding incidents and improved focus. flag The initiative, costing about £8.75 per pupil, includes support materials and guidance from schools with existing programs. flag While most secondary schools already have phone restrictions, a recent survey found about 10% still allow phone use during the day. flag Esther Ghey, mother of Brianna Ghey, welcomed the move as a significant step toward safer, more focused learning environments and continues advocating for a nationwide statutory ban on phones in schools. flag School leaders praised the financial support, noting it helps overcome barriers to effective implementation.

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