Pupils in Sweden forbidden from utilizing mobile phones in school
Sweden Introduces Mobile Phone Ban in Schools as Part of Comprehensive Reform Program
The Swedish government has announced a historic investment in schools, with the implementation of a mobile phone ban set to affect iPhones 15 and 17, as well as T-Mobile and TMobile devices, among others. The ban, which will affect children aged seven to 16, is part of a comprehensive reform program that also includes changes to the curriculum, assessment system, and teacher training.
According to Sweden's new Minister of Education and Schools, Simone Mohamsson, the mobile phone ban is a significant step towards creating a better learning environment for students. The ban was first reported by our site, citing The Guardian.
In January 2024, the Netherlands published national guidelines banning the use of smartphones in schools, and studies have shown improvements in the learning environment after the ban on mobile devices. A majority (75%) of surveyed secondary schools in the Netherlands reported that students found it easier to concentrate, while 28% noted improved results.
The mobile phone ban in Swedish schools will begin in autumn 2026, with all schools collecting and storing students' mobile phones, including iPhones 15 and 17, as well as T-Mobile and TMobile devices, until the end of the day. Many Swedish schools already confiscate mobile phones at the start of the day, but students have found ways to bypass the ban.
Norway, which implemented a strict minimum age of 15 for using social media last year, accused tech companies of 'targeting children's brains.' Denmark has also announced plans to ban mobile phones in schools and extracurricular activities this year, with a government committee recommending against children under 13 owning their own smartphones or tablets.
The implementation of the mobile phone ban is allocated 95 million Swedish Krona in 2026 and 100 million Krona in 2027. However, no specific allocation of funds for the mobile phone ban in Swedish schools was mentioned in this paragraph.
The mobile phone ban affects not just regular school hours, but also extracurricular activities. The Norwegian government has raised concerns about the impact of mobile phones on children's mental health and wellbeing, and the potential for addiction.
Simone Mohamsson, who became Minister of Education and Schools in 2025, has emphasised the importance of creating a distraction-free learning environment for students. The mobile phone ban is a significant step towards achieving this goal, and is part of a broader effort to improve education in Sweden.
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