MOBILE phones will be banned from classrooms, the Education Secretary is set to announce today.
Gillian Keegan believes a ban will help to end disruption and make it easier for pupils to focus.
Her move to outlaw smartphones during lessons and breaks will be announced at the Tory conference in Manchester.
The Daily Mail reported new guidance would be issued to schools across England requiring them to take action.
A source told the paper: “It is one of the biggest issues that children and teachers have to grapple with.