School kids are behaving better since mobile phones were banned in schools nationwide

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School kids are behaving better since mobile phones were banned in schools nationwide

Students across the country are less distracted since mobile phones were banned in the classrooms, new research shows.

A survey from NSW Department of Education, revealed 87 per cent of students were less distracted in the classroom since mobile phones were banned a year ago.

The study, which surveyed 1000 public school principals, showed 81 per cent of students have seen improved learning.

In South Australia, there has been a 63 per cent decline in critical incidents involving social media and 54 per cent fewer behavioural issues, a similar survey from the Department for Education of South Australia shows.

Camera IconSchool kids are behaving better since mobile phones were banned in schools across the country. NewsWire / Aaron Francis Credit: News Corp Australia

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Education minister Jason Clare said these bans were improving the lives of children.

“Our ban on mobile phones and our ban on vapes are improving behaviour in classrooms,” he said.

“Teachers tell me these bans are making a world of difference.

“There are less distractions in the classroom and playgrounds are noisy again. Children are being children.

“This is helping teachers and parents and supporting happier, healthier children.”

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The government’s next step in rolling out its safety plan for children will be the rollout of setting a minimum age of 16 years accessing social media.

The government in December committed to delivering these changes within 12 months of the legislation passing last year.

Communications minister Michelle Rowland said new social media age limit of 16 will complement the government’s ongoing work with states and territories to tackle bullying across the country.

“The Albanese Government is protecting young Australians from the harms that come with social media, and supporting mums, dads, and carers to keep their kids safe,” Ms Rowland said.

“Keeping children safe is a collective responsibility, and we are stepping up to play our role.

“We’ve listened to young people, parents and carers, experts and industry in developing these landmark laws to ensure they are centred on protecting young people – not isolating them.

“We will continue to act in the interests of young people and vulnerable Australians.”

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