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A study by education tech company Blackout Education found that 60% of secondary schools using smartphone-restriction…

UK · 2026-10-05

Key takeaway

Blackout Education's study claims 60% of schools using smartphone-restriction software saw higher GCSE performance.

  1. Step 1 · The triggerstricter DfE guidance on phone-free schools increases demand for smartphone-restriction software among secondary schools
  2. Step 2 · Knock-onBlackout Education's study reporting 60% of schools using its software saw higher GCSE performance strengthens its marketing position with school buyers
  3. Step 3 · Reaches youpositive publicity and evidence of improved concentration and socialisation support commercial uptake of the group's phone-blocking technology

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Source: independent.co.uk

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