After Northern Ireland's Education Secretary proposed a clampdown on mobile phones in the classroom, we're asking today on GB News whether there should be an outright ban for those under-16.

It comes after Britain's Strictest Headteacher called for a ban when she appeared on the People's Channel with Miriam Cates.

England and Scotland have similar measures in place to that of Northern Ireland - but there are calls for the Government to go further.

After Northern Ireland's Education Secretary proposed a clampdown on mobile phones in the classroom, we're asking today on GB News whether there should be an outright ban for those under-16.It comes after Britain's Strictest Headteacher called for a ban when she appeared on the People's Channel with...{ai:summary}<p>Northern Ireland's Education Secretary is considering a ban on mobile phones in classrooms for students under 16, following proposals from Britain's Strictest Headteacher. Similar measures exist in England and Scotland, prompting calls for further action from the Government. </p><p>#education</p>

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