The staff and young people with whom I spoke separately highlighted benefits including fewer distractions during classes, reduced conflict between pupils and between staff and pupils, and more interaction between peers.
Describing feedback from schools with phone policies.
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These results demonstrate that Scotland’s education system is competitive by international standards, performing above the OECD average on four measures out of five.
The imperative now is that action is taken to learn every lesson and that no stone is left unturned in that case.
This conditional support reflects an exceptional cross-sector partnership and demonstrates what can be achieved when government, funders and cultural organisations work together around a shared vision.
While recognising the positives, these results also underline the need for change in certain areas – change that I intend to lead in the coming period to ensure excellence and equity for all Scotland’s young people.
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