Social media 'driving disrespect' in pupils

SOCIAL media is “chipping away” at attention spans and promoting disrespectful behaviour, says a schools chief.

- JASMINE NORDEN

Ofsted’s chief inspector Sir Martyn Oliver said classes should be a sanctuary for pupils away from phones.

He used his annual report to declare that social media “clearly plays a part” in disruptive behaviour through eroding children’s patience for learning. His comments come amid a growing debate over mobiles in schools.

Sir Martyn said: “Schools need to help their pupils navigate the risks and pitfalls of their online lives but there is no need to facilitate access.

“Far better to provide children with sanctuary from their mobile devices.”

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