Brianna school's phone ban allows 'kids to be kids'

BRIANNA Ghey's head-teacher says a phone ban introduced in the wake of the pupil's murder has "transformed behaviour".

- BY SASKIA ROWLANDS

In September the school started locking students' phones in special pouches in the day to try to curb bullying and mental health issues.

Now Birchwood Community High head Emma Mills says the scheme is "allowing kids to be kids again", and Brianna's mum Esther says she is "incredibly proud" of the school's actions.

Emma said: "There is more chatter in the corridors at breaks and lunch, students are more focused in lessons and the number attending enrichment activities has risen. Students like the break from it. It has reduced their stress levels."