A new policy to support Perth and Kinross school leaders to manage the use of personal mobile devices in schools will be considered by Perth and Kinross Council's Learning and Families Committee when it meets on Wednesday 2 April 2025.
Digital technology is an integral part of the lives of many children, young people and families across Perth & Kinross.
Used responsibly, devices such as phones and tablets can be powerful tools to support learning and teaching, communication and social experiences.
However, they can also cause disruption to learning and when used inappropriately can impact children and young people's health and wellbeing.
This policy is designed to provide clear information and guidance on the safe, responsible and legal use of mobile technologies in schools, while protecting staff, children and young people from the consequences of inappropriate use or abuse. It will support calm and inclusive learning environments that are fully focussed on learning and teaching.
Learning and Families Committee convener Councillor John Rebbeck said: "This policy will allow our school leaders to work with their individual communities to ensure that everyone is clear on if, when and how mobile technology can be used.
"Safeguarding the wellbeing of our children and young people is our priority and this policy provides a framework to support the development of responsible citizens, recognising and respecting children and young people's rights, and will support the development of positive relationships and behaviour.
"We can't uninvent mobile phones but it is important we set boundaries for behaviour during class.
"We spoke to teachers, parent councils and, importantly, pupils themselves about mobile phones and what sort of learning environments are best for our children and young people.
"This new policy gives schools the flexibility to adopt an approach that is right for them."
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