FAQ Mobile Phone Policy

Frequently Asked Questions around our Mobile Phone policy. (under development June 2026)

Q:Can my child take their mobile phone to school?
A:Yes, they can still take them to school. They will just be required to be placed in storage boxes during lessons.

Q:Where will the phones be stored in classrooms?
A:In plastic storage boxes with foam inserts to seperate them. The boxes will then be kept in a locked cupbard during the lesson.

Q:Can my child still use their phone in-between classes and for social times?
A:Yes, they will have their phones returned after each lesson.

Q:Will phones need to go into boxes for registration too?
A:Yes, this will be the expectation during registration too.

Q:Will phones be used at all in the classroom?
A:Phones may be used as part of a lesson, or for reward time (or similar), but only when the teacher makes the class a ‘Green Zone’.

Q:What happens if my child does not put their phone in the storage box?
A:A member of the Extended Leadership Team (ELT) will be alerted, and the phone will be confiscated from them for the day.

Q:What will happen in Assemblies?
A:There will be no storage boxes used for Assemblies. Instead, pupils will be expected to keep their phones away during these.

Q:What if my child requires access to their phone for medical and/or Additional Support Needs?
A:These pupils will be issued with a ‘Mobile Phone Pass’ from their Guidance teacher, which will allow them to have their phone on them in class 

Q:If my child’s phone is confiscated for the day, where will it be held?
A:They will be kept securely in the school office and returned to them at the end of the school day.

Q:Who will be liable for any loss or damage?
A:The school does not hold any liability for this. Please consider whether it is necessary for your child to take valuable items into school.

Q:How will I know if my child has had their phone confiscated?
A:You will receive notice, should this occur.

Q:Who do I contact if I have any queries about these new arrangements?
A:We recommend you contact the main school email, or your child’s Guidance teacher.

Q:How do we know this policy will be effective?
A:Several Aberdeenshire schools, and schools across Scotland, have adopted this approach and results have been positive.

Q:How long will this policy update be in effect for?
A:Our policies are regularly monitored and reviewed with all stakeholders, and in line with any Scottish Government policy and/or statutory requirement.