Mobile phones banned in Islwyn High School for some but not all pupils

They eat in a separate dining area and play on a different yard, but there's another difference between Islwyn High School's Year 7 pupils and the rest of the school - they're not allowed to use their phones. The policy means some siblings fall under different rules, with Lily, 13, saying to younger sister Ruby: "I think you feel a little bit jealous of me." Ruby is quite philosophical about it, describing it as "a bit unfair", but adding: "It didn't really bother me because I wasn't allowed to use it in primary school." The secondary school in Caerphilly county has been running a pilot where the youngest year group put their phones into sealed pouches during the day, but older students are still allowed their devices at break times. BBC Wales asked all of Wales' secondary and all-age schools about their phone policies for years seven to 11. The Welsh government has announced a national survey on phone use. There has been a mixed reaction among pupils. If the ban was introduced for everyone, Lily said she would be "a bit upset", explaining: "It would just feel really weird to spring it on us now." Luke, dad of Year 7 pupil Evan, said the pilot was a "fantastic idea", adding he wasn