10 schools are to take place in a pilot using the 'magnetic pouches' to stop pupils accessing phones during classes
The Education Minister's plan to spend £250,000 on lockable phone pouches for 10 schools has been slammed amid financial pressures. Earlier this week Paul Givan issued updated guidance to schools around the use of mobiles which he said "distract children from learning".
Alliance education spokesperson, Michelle Guy, welcomed the minister's guidance around mobile phone use in school but has concerns about spending £250k on magnetic lockable pouches in such "constrained financial times".READ MORE: School uniform costs still crushing family budgets amid another call for action
"However, I am greatly concerned to learn that the Minister has approved a £250k capital spend on a pilot project to provide 10 schools with 'magnetic lockable pouches' to prevent pupil access to phones. We are currently facing incredibly constrained financial times. "The Department of Education should prioritise allocating its capital budget towards addressing more urgent issues, not least the huge pressures in school maintenance, much needed investment in technology and ICT, outdoor learning and sports provision.
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