School’s device policy is so strict that even smartwatch apps are banned
05-05-2024 07:00 via metro.co.uk

School’s device policy is so strict that even smartwatch apps are banned

Excessive use of digital devices by young people comes with warnings about unhealthy consequences including cyber-bullying (Picture: Getty/Metro.co.uk)A school is enforcing a digital devices policy so strict that even apps on pupils’ smartwatches are banned during class time.  Priory School in the Isle of Wight introduced the strict rules in 2009, which mean pupils have to hand over their mobile phones at the start of the day.  The devices are only given back when classes en
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