This is according to the Smartphone Free Childhood (SFC) charity, which says the "groundbreaking" policy was made possible by school leaders, Barnet Public Health, Dan Tomlinson MP and the SFC ...

More than 100 schools across Barnet will go ‘smartphone-free’ from September, in a bid to help the borough’s young people “learn, socialise and grow, free from addictive algorithms”.

When — and if — to give your child a smartphone has become a hot topic over recent months. Parents are citing evidence that social media can increase the risk of mental health issues as a ...