School clamps down on phones and Fitbits to ease body image worries

Stroud high school for girls says tech gadgets and social media exacerbate pressures leading to low self-esteem

A girls' school is banning wearable activity trackers and smartwatches because of concerns that pupils are skipping lunch if they fail to meet their calorie and exercise targets.

Teachers at Stroud high school in Gloucestershire fear the gadgets are exacerbating some girls' worries about their body image.