Good practice guide
| 30 min read
Removing cell phones from New Zealand’s classrooms: Four good practices
20 November 2025
Summary:
This guide sets out the key practices for leaders to support the effective implementation of the ‘Phones Away for the Day’ policy. It shares the insights of what works well and what things to consider when implementing this policy. These insights draw on the established evidence around cell phone use in classrooms and the effective strategies being used by schools in Aotearoa New Zealand. The guide provides practical actions school leaders can take, and links to other useful resources and tools.
