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The London school that has screen-free days for pupils, teachers – and parents

Teacher Network | The Guardian

Teacher Network | The Guardian

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June 7, 2026

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The London school that has screen-free days for pupils, teachers – and parents

Holy Family Catholic primary school says enthusiastic response from parents has been biggest surpriseSchools banning pupils from having smartphones are commonplace. But what about a school where pupils ban teachers from using their smartphones, and then get their parents to join in?And not just phones: at Holy Family Catholic primary school in west London teachers are also barred from using laptops, monitors or tablets during the school’s screen-free Mondays, after an idea that came from the pupils themselves. Continue reading...

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