Wales Announced Statutory Guidance to Restrict Mobile Phones in Schools (United Kingdom, June 2026)
The Welsh Government announced that it will issue statutory guidance to schools on restricting mobile phone use during the school day.
Scotland Published Updated Guidance for Phone-Free Learning Before Planned Legislation (United Kingdom, June 2026)
The Scottish Government published updated national guidance encouraging schools to restrict mobile phone use during teaching and learning time at a minimum, ahead of planned legislation.
Northern Ireland Announced a Review of School Behaviour Policy and Practice (United Kingdom, June 2026)
Northern Ireland’s Education Minister announced a review of behaviour policy and practice across schools, with independent advice to inform updated policy and guidance.
Schools Directed to Strengthen Student Suicide Prevention Measures (Japan, July 2026)
MEXT instructed education boards and schools to strengthen prevention work before and after long school holidays. The notice calls for early identification, staff coordination, family communication and links with specialist services.
DBE Launches National WASH Implementation Guidelines for Schools (South Africa, June 2026)
The Department of Basic Education launched National Implementation Guidelines for Water, Sanitation and Hygiene in Schools. The guidelines give schools step-by-step direction on water, sanitation, hygiene, menstrual health, accountability and maintenance.
Health-Promoting School Recognition Call Opened Under Choosing Healthy Program (Israel, June 2026)
The Ministry of Education opened a call for schools to seek recognition as health-promoting schools under the Choosing Healthy program for the 2025/2026 school year. The online form for joining the program was available until 30 June 2026.
Constitutional Court Removes Four Provisions From Escuelas Protegidas Bill (Chile, June 2026)
After constitutional review, four provisions of the Escuelas Protegidas bill were declared unconstitutional. The decision narrowed the bill before its final legal implementation.
MŠMT Publishes New Study Standard for Risk Behavior Prevention Specialists (Czechia, June 2026)
MŠMT published a new study standard for specialized activity in risk behavior prevention. The standard applies from 1 July 2026 for accreditation applications considered by the DVPP Accreditation Commission.
Geneva Extends Heat Alert Attendance Relief for Early Primary Pupils (Switzerland, June 2026)
Geneva extended the lifting of compulsory school attendance for 1P and 2P pupils through 26 June during a heat alert. Schools remained open and had to provide reception in all establishments.
Superintendence Updates Criteria for School Security Technologies (Chile, June 2026)
The Superintendence of Education issued Dictamen No. 78 to update criteria on security measures in schools. The guidance clarifies conditions for using technologies such as metal detectors or similar devices to detect weapons or dangerous items.
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