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How to Stop Students Hotspotting at School (When Your Web Filter Can't See It)
Student hotspotting can bypass school web filters in seconds using mobile data. Here’s how schools can close the loophole and strengthen phone ban enforcement.
Matthew Worrall
Jul 55 min read


WA School Phone Ban: What Six Years of Off and Away Has Taught Schools
WA has enforced its Off and Away phone policy since 2020. Six years on, the biggest lessons are clear: strong policy matters, but consistent enforcement matters more.
Matthew Worrall
Jul 55 min read


Yondr, Phone Locker or screenfree: Choosing a School Phone Pouch Supplier in Australia
Comparing Yondr, Phone Locker and screenfree? Here’s what Australian schools should consider when choosing a school phone pouch supplier for cost, enforcement and flexibility.
Matthew Worrall
Jul 35 min read


NSW School Phone Ban: What Schools Need to Actually Enforce It
NSW banned phones in public schools in 2023. Two years on, the results are strong. But enforcement still varies wildly from school to school.
Matthew Worrall
Jun 244 min read


Hotspotting, Screen Mirroring and Smartwatches: The Phone Ban Loopholes Schools Can't See
Many school phone bans overlook hidden loopholes like hotspotting, screen mirroring and smartwatches. Here’s what schools need to watch for and how to close the gaps.
Matthew Worrall
Jun 235 min read


Mobile Phone Ban in Victorian Schools: How to Make It Work
Victoria’s phone ban expands to all schools in 2027. Here’s how schools can enforce it consistently and reduce classroom distractions.
Matthew Worrall
Jun 34 min read


School Phone Ban Queensland: From Policy to Practice
Queensland’s phone ban is already in place. The challenge now is consistent enforcement. Here’s how schools make the policy work in practice.
Matthew Worrall
Apr 274 min read
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