Most schools have a phone policy. The harder problem is enforcement. Teachers policing pockets, phones in toilets, notifications still buzzing through bags. Research published in 2026 by the University of Birmingham found that restrictive phone policies tend to push use out of school rather than reduce it overall. Students compensate at home. The problem does not go away.

LOQT solves that automatically. During school hours, distracting apps are paused on pupils' devices. Calls, texts, and medical apps remain available at all times. No pouches, no lockers, no staff time spent chasing it. There is no hardware to purchase and no capital outlay. The platform is software-only, fully automated, and GDPR compliant.

The app also works for parents at home. Families can extend the same rules to homework time, mealtimes, and bedtime from a single platform. LOQT does not monitor messages, browsing history, or personal content. Privacy is protected by design.

The results from the first full-school trial demonstrate the difference. At Thornden School in Hampshire, 59 active pupils generated 7,007 hours of phone-free focus time over four weeks. Of that, 28% occurred outside school hours. The habits continued beyond the school gate. Headteacher Caroline Lowing described the reduction in home phone use as the most encouraging finding of the trial. Thornden has since continued to use the app an will role it out across the school.

Setup takes minutes. Parents and pupils agree on rules together, which reduces conflict and builds trust. Schools configure phone-free schedules by year group or class. The platform is configured for INSET days and holidays, so there is no manual adjustment needed.

Schools can start a free trial now. To arrange a demonstration or discuss next steps, contact us or visit us on our website.