About Ofsmart
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Celebrating Gold schools
Gold schools are leading the way by creating smartphone-free school days. They have chosen to remove addictive, attention-seeking devices from the centre of school life, helping children stay focused on learning, friendships, play, and the people around them.
Why smartphone-free matters
Smartphones are deliberately designed to capture attention, and their presence can be disruptive in classrooms and distracting throughout the school day. Ofsmart exists to make it easier to see which schools are taking action. By highlighting Gold schools, the map celebrates their commitment and encourages more schools to protect children from the negative effects of addictive technology.
What Gold means
A Gold rating recognises a school with a clear, strong smartphone-free policy. These schools set firm boundaries around access during the school day, giving pupils the best chance to learn and connect without constant digital interruption. Gold schools deserve recognition for making this positive choice for their pupils and school communities.
Help the map grow
Parents, pupils, and schools can help celebrate progress by checking a school's listing or sharing an updated policy. Visit schoolmap.ofsmart.org to find a school, add information, or let us know when its approach has changed.
Frequently asked questions
Which schools are smartphone-free?
Schools with a Gold rating have the strongest smartphone-free policies shown on the map.
How are schools rated?
Ratings reflect the school's published or reported smartphone policy and are updated when new information is provided.