'Education is the solution': the Gloucestershire high school enforcing a digital detox

Pupils at Stroud high school were outraged by strict new rules prohibiting the use of digital devices, but the results were remarkable

Fourteen-year-old friends Hannah Cox and Libby Shirnia admitted they were a little taken aback when their school announced stringent new rules on mobile phones, smart watches and Fitbit activity monitors.

"Everyone's reaction was: 'This is so annoying.'" said Libby. "But then we chatted about it and thought it might be a good thing. It's the worst thing when you're having a conversation and someone is doing that [Libby mimes tapping and sliding on a smart screen].