Decision Maker: Council

Outcome: For Determination

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: February 4, 2026

Purpose:

Content: (i)             to approve the notice of motion; and (ii)           to instruct the Chief Officer - Education and Lifelong Learning, in collaboration with the HDRC, to review national and international research on the impacts of banning mobile phones and smart watches in schools for inclusion in the report on "Action to Reduce Incidents in Schools” to the Education and Children’s Services Committee as soon as possible.