Have your say on smartphone and smart device use in schools or colleges

We are inviting the public, including all interested parties and, in particular, young people, parents, carers, and professionals working with children, to take part in a consultation on the use of smartphones and smart devices in educational settings.

We are exploring whether developing guidance that supports limiting smartphone and smart device use during the school day could be beneficial for students.

Related information:

To find out more about why we are carrying out this consultation, or to read about recent literature and research relating to this topic, please see the information on smartphone usage in schools.

How to have your say:

You can give us your views by accessing the online survey. Alternatively, you can send your comments in by email or post.

Our contact details are:

Ben Pearson
Assistant Director of Education
West Northamptonshire Council
One Angle Square (Service Yard)
Angel Street
Northampton
NN1 1ED

You don’t need to be an expert. We’re interested in your views as someone who lives, works, or studies in West Northamptonshire. You don't have to answer every question and if you are unsure about a question, feel free to skip it.

If you have any queries, comments or would like a copy of this questionnaire in another format you, please use the contact details above.

For information about how consultation and engagement responses are managed, please see the consultation and engagement privacy notice.

Thank you for sharing your feedback, it matters to us.

This consultation ends 31/01/2026