Phone ban in school deemed a success

QE2 says scheme has lowered cyber bullying

A phone ban has helped lower cyber bullying in school.

That's according to a teacher from QEII High School.

Staff have been monitoring the scheme, which was introduced at the start of term, to make sure bullying is dealt with 'effectively.'

Pupils are not allowed to use their phone in school, both in and out of lessons, and face confiscation of the device if they are found with one.

Teacher Joanna Steriopulos says the results have been 'incredible':