{"id":3209,"date":"2026-02-03T15:05:58","date_gmt":"2026-02-03T15:05:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/phonelocker.marklanham.com\/?p=3209"},"modified":"2026-02-03T15:06:01","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T15:06:01","slug":"phone-locker-expands-across-uk-schools","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/testphonelocker.promcollection.ca\/it\/phone-locker-expands-across-uk-schools\/","title":{"rendered":"Phone Locker\u00ae Expands Across UK Schools"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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03 February 2026<\/p>\n

Phone Locker\u00ae Expands Across UK Schools as Phone-Free Learning Moves from Debate to Delivery<\/strong><\/p>\n

Phone Locker\u00ae, the secure phone pouch solution supporting phone-free school environments, is now used in over 80 schools across the UK and is on track to be implemented in more than 100 schools by March, supporting the learning, wellbeing and\u00a0daily experience of over 100,000 students.<\/p>\n

As schools face growing expectations around mobile phone use \u2014 including tighter Ofsted scrutiny, ongoing policy debate and increasing concern around student wellbeing \u2014 many are shifting from guidance to practical solutions that are easy to enforce and consistent for staff and pupils alike.<\/p>\n

Phone Locker\u00ae allows students to keep their phones with them during the school day, while preventing access through a simple magnetic locking system. The approach removes the need for confiscation, reduces confrontation and creates calmer, more focused learning environments.<\/p>\n

Proven results in UK schools<\/strong><\/p>\n

At E-ACT Crest Academy in Brent, rated \u2018Good\u2019 by Ofsted, the introduction of Phone Locker\u00ae pouches led to significant improvements within one term. Phone confiscations dropped by 59%, lunchtime incidents fell by 64%, and internal truancy reduced by 14%.<\/p>\n

Headteacher Andrea Rosewell said:<\/p>\n

\u201cOnce students get used to the new rules, they\u2019re thanking us for them. They feel freed from the pressure that comes with phones, and better able to focus. The statistics really speak for themselves \u2014 we\u2019re seeing more relaxed young people who can concentrate on their learning.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Similar outcomes have been reported across multiple regions, including reductions in cyberbullying, behaviour incidents and lesson disruption, alongside improved staff confidence in enforcing consistent expectations.<\/p>\n

Supporting teachers, behaviour and wellbeing<\/strong><\/p>\n

Adam Proops, Managing Director of Phone Locker\u00ae, said:<\/p>\n

\u201cSchools don\u2019t need more debate \u2014 they need solutions that work in real classrooms. What we\u2019re seeing across the UK is that when phone expectations are clear, fair and consistently applied, behaviour improves quickly. Phone Locker is about supporting teachers, protecting learning time and helping young people develop healthier relationships with technology.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Founded in Australia and now operating internationally, Phone Locker\u00ae is a patented solution designed specifically for education and other high-focus environments. Each pouch is built to last the full school cycle, making it a cost-effective, long-term approach for schools working within tight budgets.<\/p>\n

With over 100,000 students already benefiting from phone-free school days, Phone Locker\u00ae continues to work closely with schools, trusts and local authorities to support implementation, communication and long-term success.<\/p>\n

As conversations around mobile phone use in schools continue nationally and internationally, Phone Locker\u00ae is increasingly being recognised as a practical partner helping schools turn policy into practice \u2014 calmly, consistently and at scale.<\/p>\n

For more information please contact: press@phonelocker.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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About Phone Locker\u00ae<\/strong><\/p>\n

Phone Locker\u00ae, a subsidiary of Promocollection Limited, provides secure mobile-device management solutions for schools, workplaces, and events. As both manufacturer and supplier, we control our full production process to ensure consistent quality and fast, reliable delivery. Our lockable phone pouches are used across the UK and internationally to create safer, more focused, and distraction-free environments.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":3187,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[14],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3209","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-press"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/testphonelocker.promcollection.ca\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3209","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/testphonelocker.promcollection.ca\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/testphonelocker.promcollection.ca\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/testphonelocker.promcollection.ca\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/testphonelocker.promcollection.ca\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3209"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/testphonelocker.promcollection.ca\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3209\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3210,"href":"https:\/\/testphonelocker.promcollection.ca\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3209\/revisions\/3210"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/testphonelocker.promcollection.ca\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3187"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/testphonelocker.promcollection.ca\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3209"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/testphonelocker.promcollection.ca\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3209"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/testphonelocker.promcollection.ca\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3209"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}