Denmark to ban mobile phones in schools and after-school clubs

<p>Government accepts advice of commission that also says children under 13 should not have their own smartphone</p><p>Denmark is to ban mobile phones in schools and after-school clubs on the recommendation of a government commission that also found that children under 13 should not have their own smartphone or tablet.</p><p>The government said it would change existing legislation to force all <em>folkeskole</em> – comprehensive primary and lower secondary schools – to become phone-free, meaning that almost all children aged between seven and 16-17 will be required by law not to bring their phones into school.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/feb/25/denmark-to-ban-mobile-phones-in-schools-and-after-school-clubs">Continue reading...</a>