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Phone Pouch FAQ’s: 

  1. Why have Bradon Forest introduced phone pouches? 

Following government guidance, Bradon Forest are introducing phone pouches to ensure a phone free environment. 

Government guidance below: 

“All schools should be mobile phone-free environments by default; anything other than this should be by exception only.”

  1. Does my child have to have a phone pouch?

 If a student is planning on bringing a phone in to school, they must have a UPP phone pouch.

If a student is not bringing a phone in to school, parents must fill out a form confirming this choice and send it to Mr Allen.

  1. How can I purchase a phone pouch? 

UK Phone Pouches official pouches are available via ParentPay

  1. When does my child need a pouch?

All students bringing in a pouch will need to have purchased one by 21 September. 

Pouches will then be given to students on the 22 September

  1. Can I order a phone pouch on another website?

Bradon Forest will only accept phone pouches that are purchased via ParentPay. This is because our unlocking stations will only work with official UK Phone Pouches products.

  1. What company has been used and why? 

The company that have provided the phone pouches are “UK Phone Pouches”. The reason this company was chosen is that we felt they supplied the best quality, and most effective phone pouch at the lowest cost to parents. 

  1. Can my child bring in a smart watch? 

UPP Phone Pouches have a signal blocking feature. This means that students are allowed smart watches, however only as a watch. 

We would recommend students not to bring in smart watches as they must be removed for any practical subject, and they can be distracting to students. 

  1. How does my child unlock a pouch at the end of the day?

There are 9 unlocking stations around the school site which will be unlocked shortly before the end of the day. The unlocking stations are placed at the various exits around the site to ensure a smooth exit. 

Students will simply tap the top of the pouch against the unlocking device, and the pouch will pop open, enabling access to their phone. 

There will also be several members of staff each day out on duty who will have handheld unlocking devices to ensure there are plenty of opportunities to unlock students’ phones. 

  1. What if my child has an after-school club or fixture? 

Our phone policy is in effect until 3:15pm. At that point, students can unlock their phones before attending any after school clubs. 

For PE fixtures or events that leave during the day, staff will be provided with hand-held unlocking devices to ensure access to phones when required during the day.

  1. How will my child be able to contact me?

Students will be able to contact home via the normal processes in school. Students can ask members of staff to call on their behalf at Reception and the medical room, and also any pastoral member of staff including Students Support Advisors and Heads of Year.

  1. Will the cost be reduced if my child is pupil premium?

Yes, pupil premium students have a reduced cost to the pouch. This will already be applied to any pupil premium student via ParentPay. 

  1. What if my child has a medical condition which requires access to their phone? 

Medical pouches are available by request, please contact Mr Allen in the first instance. 

Please be aware that medical evidence may be requested. 

  1. What happens if my child is caught with a phone without a pouch?

Please see our behaviour policy.