UAE schools are adopting strict policies on smartphones - in pictures

  • Gems Winchester School, Dubai, has adopted strict policies regarding mobiles, meaning pupils lock their phones in a Fixby pouch during classes. All Photos: Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Gems Winchester School, Dubai, has adopted strict policies regarding mobiles, meaning pupils lock their phones in a Fixby pouch during classes. All Photos: Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • The measure helps to foster an environment where learning takes centre stage
    The measure helps to foster an environment where learning takes centre stage
  • Fixby pouches keep phones safe and secure
    Fixby pouches keep phones safe and secure
  • Children put their phones safely away at the start of the school day
    Children put their phones safely away at the start of the school day
  • Children can access their phones during break time
    Children can access their phones during break time
  • Children arrive at school ready to put their mobile phones away for the day
    Children arrive at school ready to put their mobile phones away for the day
  • A pupil puts her phone into her Fixby pouch as she arrives at school
    A pupil puts her phone into her Fixby pouch as she arrives at school
  • With phones safely stowed away, attention can turn to learning
    With phones safely stowed away, attention can turn to learning