At Ely St. John's, pupils are not permitted to use mobile or other smart devices on school premises during the school day. Mobile phones are not used for any curriculum teaching and learning and are not permitted during pupils' social time at break and lunch.

Pupils' mobile phones may be allowed (turned off and kept in the school office throughout the day) on the school site only in limited and clearly defined circumstances, e.g., medical/health reasons or safeguarding (walking/travelling home alone) reasons. This is most likely to be the case for our year six pupils. Parents must apply for such dispensation to the headteacher, who will evaluate each case individually.

Staff are not responsible for any loss or damage to mobile devices in school, and it is at the owner's own risk if they are brought onto the school site.

The school's Acceptable Use Policies and Staff Code of Conduct make clear staff (and other adults') use of mobile phones.

Mobile Phones at Ely College

Please see the letter below from Ely College regarding its position on mobile phones at its school.