How pupils at phone-free English secondary learned to socialise, old school'

According to Vicki Dean, principal of Tenbury High, the school's strict phone-free policy has fostered creativity and social interaction among students, who engage in activities such as chase and tag.

Dean notes that visitors often perceive students at Tenbury High as less mature due to their active, playful behavior, which contrasts with the phone-centric engagement seen in other schools.

In rural environments where children have limited opportunities for play at home, Dean emphasizes the importance of teaching them how to interact and keep entertained during social times.

The school implemented a stricter phone policy, requiring students to surrender their devices at arrival, believing this will encourage traditional forms of play and socialization.

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