Fristadskolan faces all-day mobile phone ban - the principal surprised by the positive effects

Mobile phones have previously been prohibited during class time at Fristadsskolan. The difference now is that students hand in their cell phones when the school day begins, instead of collecting and handing them out before each individual lesson.

- We are very surprised by the positive consequences of handing in the phone all day, says principal Anna Granberg.

Difficult to let go of the mobile immediately

For many students, the transition was not entirely easy. Some are still critical of the ban, while others say their views have changed after a few weeks.

The teachers have had to answer how the change has affected the teaching and the atmosphere at the school. The survey gives a picture of both practical gains and effects that are noticeable in the students' everyday life - in more ways than one.

In the incident at Brinell School in Fagersta, it was the guardians who were unable to contact their children and vice versa due to the ban on mobile phones. How do you see it?

- In a crisis situation, it can certainly take longer to get in touch with your children. But I trust that the school's approximately 60 adults, who have access to computers and phones, can handle such a situation, she says.

Principals have previously had the opportunity to introduce mobile phone bans. Why haven't you done it until now?

- We have had mobile-free lessons for several years and thought it worked well. That's why we thought earlier that it was enough, says Granberg.

See the effects of the mobile phone ban in the clip at the top.