# State-funded schools (England)

Type: institution

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## Recent coverage (2 stories, network-wide)

### 100% of State Schools Face New Legal Duty: Inside the 2026 'Bell-to-Bell' Phone Ban Act
2026-07-12 11:47:59 · Sector: legal · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 3

A new statutory duty under the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026 requires England's state-funded schools to enforce a phone-free environment, with headteacher discretion over methods. The framework raises significant questions around consistent enforcement, human rights, and liability.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/legal-analysis-childrens-wellbeing-schools-act-2026

### 100% Phone-Free Mandate Begins Monday: How 90% Compliance Becomes 100% Legal Duty
2026-07-12 11:45:53 · Sector: edtech · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 3

The Children's Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026 forces a total mobile device ban in all state-funded schools from 29 June. EdTech companies must pivot from smartphone apps to desktop-based and compliance-driven solutions, even as 90% of schools already voluntarily restricted phones.
Full story: https://getedtechbrief.com/story/edtech-england-phone-ban-compliance

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