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The ESU Smartphone Debate

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There’s a lot of talk at the moment about banning smartphones in schools. But is this the best way forward? Are smartphones really a threat to our children’s physical and emotional health, or could they be a valuable tool for learning the skills of tomorrow? See what two of our ESU oracy coaches, Cameron Docherty and Vivienne Smith, have to say on this topical debate, over on our members’ hub.

Find out more about becoming a member here, and if you like debating, why not come along to the grand final of our Schools’ Mace debating competition on Thursday, 18 April. Find our more and book your tickets here, or watch the livestream here.

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