Smartphone-free in practice

One month after the stricter smartphone approach, the first effects are visible: livelier common rooms, more conversations and less stress. And exactly one practical problem remained.

Arnhem is the first Dutch city where schools, childcare and the municipality together draw one line: give your child a smartphone as late as possible. A great step - but how does your child stay on top of school then?

The new coalition agreement makes it official: smartphones are no longer allowed during the entire school day. At home or in a locker.

Research shows: students without smartphones in class perform better. But how exactly does that work? And how can your child benefit without missing school information?

You do not want to constantly distract your child with a smartphone. But you also do not want them to forget their homework or miss a test. Sound familiar?

The smartphone has been banned from the classroom. And that is good news for your child.