A northern beaches high school is crediting a mobile phone ban for a dramatic decrease in behavioural issues.

Students in years 7 to 10 are banned from using their phones altogether. 

Davidson High School Principal David Rule told Ben Fordham he’s noticed a big improvement.

“I can see kids looking towards the front, I can see kids conversing with the teacher and with their peers and I can see work being done.”

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