LOCKABLE PHONE POUCHES FOR SCHOOLS
You already have a phone policy. Now make it hold.
Lockable phone pouches that remove the phone and the argument from the school day. Students keep their phone. Staff control when it opens.
Standard + signal-blocking options
Looking for school phone pouch pricing and rollout options? View our phone-free schools guide.
THE PROBLEM
The policy exists. The gaps don't close.
Most Australian schools have clear phone expectations. The issue is not the rule. It is applying it consistently, every period, every day, across every staff member.
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Phones still appear in pockets, under desks and between lessons. Some staff confiscate. Some remind. Some let it go. Students learn quickly where the boundaries flex.
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Staff spend time they do not have managing, reminding and following up. That time comes directly out of teaching.
The gap is not in the policy. It is in the enforcement.
HOW IT WORKS
How screenfree works
1
Phone goes in.
Each student places their phone in a screenfree pouch at the start of the day.
2
Pouch locks.
A magnetic lock secures the pouch. No technology, no apps, no setup.
3
Student keeps it.
Students carry the locked pouch with them. No collection points, no storage liability, no bag searches.
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Staff unlock it.
Pouches are unlocked at designated times using portable magnets or wall-mounted stations.
PRODUCT OPTIONS
Choose the pouch that fits the problem.
screenfree is built around a simple system: lockable pouches, controlled unlocking, and the option to block signals when hidden connectivity is part of the issue.
Standard lockable pouch
For schools that want phones physically locked away during the day while students keep the pouch with them.
Signal-blocking pouch
For schools dealing with hotspotting, Bluetooth, notifications or hidden connectivity through a locked phone.
Unlocking magnets & stations
Portable magnets and wall-mounted unlocking stations give staff control over when and where phones are released.
For schools comparing phone pouch options, pricing and rollout models, we’ve put together a practical phone-free schools guide.
WHERE TO START
Where does your school sit?
Starting from scratch
Your school has a phone policy, but enforcement still depends on individual staff. screenfree creates a consistent routine without adding to teacher workload.
Request a sample pack to get started
Already using pouches
If you are using Yondr or another pouch system but dealing with hotspotting, inflexible contracts or gaps in coverage, screenfree gives you another option.
Dealing with hotspotting
Standard pouches lock the screen. They do not block the signal. If students are hotspotting or using Bluetooth, signal-blocking closes that gap.
Researching pouches generally?
Start with our guide to school phone pouches for Australian schools.
SIGNAL-BLOCKING
Some phone problems are visible. Others are invisible.
A standard lockable pouch keeps the phone out of a student's hands. But the phone is still connected. Signal-blocking closes the hidden connectivity gap.
Standard pouch
Phone locked. Signals still active.
Signal-blocking pouch
Phone locked. Signals blocked. No hotspotting. No easy workarounds.
For schools dealing with hotspotting, Bluetooth or hidden connectivity, signal-blocking is usually the cleaner option. This is not a jammer. It is passive shielding that only affects the phone inside the pouch.
START SMALL
Start small. Test the system. See the shift.
Schools do not need to commit to a full rollout on day one. Many start with a sample pack or small trial and expand once staff see the impact.
SAMPLE PACK
2 pouches + 1 magnet
Test the lock, signal-blocking and build quality before making any decisions.
TARGETED TRIAL
10 to 50 pouches
For a specific use case, cohort or area of visible phone use.
YEAR LEVEL ROLLOUT
50 to 100 pouches
Enough to observe routines, behaviour change and staff impact.
FULL ROLLOUT
Whole-school setup
Pouches, wall-mounted unlocking stations and portable magnets.
WHY SCREENFREE
Why schools choose screenfree
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Standard and signal-blocking options. Choose the level of control that fits your school.
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Flexible trials and rollouts. Start with a sample pack or small trial. Scale when you are ready.
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Custom branding. Add your school crest, logo, colours and optional ID holder window.
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No apps, dashboards or tech. Nothing to install, charge or update.
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No subscriptions or program lock-in. One-time purchase. The pouches are yours.
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Students keep their phone. No collection points, no storage rooms, no liability for the school.
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Works with your existing phone policy. screenfree supports the approach you already have.
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Practical rollout support. Guidance on implementation, parent communication and staff buy-in.
WHY SCREENFREE
Phone-free, everywhere it matters
Schools are the starting point. screenfree pouches also work for exams, school camps, excursions, staff meetings, events and any space where phones create a problem.
COMMON QUESTIONS
What schools ask us
Do students keep their phones?
Yes. Students carry the locked pouch with them throughout the day. The school decides where pouches are stored and when they are unlocked.
What is signal-blocking?
Signal-blocking pouches use a conductive lining to block wireless signals while the phone is inside. No hotspotting, no notifications, no Bluetooth.
Can we add our school logo?
Yes. Custom branding is available with school crest, logo, colours and optional ID holder window.
How do the pouches unlock?
Using portable unlocking magnets or wall-mounted unlocking stations controlled by staff. Takes seconds.
Can we trial before a full rollout?
Yes. Most schools start with a sample pack or targeted trial. No contracts, no commitments.
What is the best way to start a phone-free school program?
Most schools start with either a targeted rollout, a year-level rollout, or a whole-school rollout. We explain the options, pricing and common questions in our phone-free schools guide.
SEE IT FOR YOURSELF
Want to see whether this would work at your school?
Request a sample pack. Two pouches and an unlocking magnet. Enough to test the lock, the signal-blocking and the fit.