PARENTS have been left fuming after their kids’ headteacher demanded they put phones away at pick-up time.
Andrew Best, headmaster at Pashley Down Infant School, launched the bizarre policy parents have slammed as “none of his business”.
The plea was met with mixed emotions from parents as some were furious at the new rule.
One mother who supports the recent crackdown on phone use explained how she uses the time waiting outside the school gates to catch up on her phone and manage her busy life.
Another parent slammed the headteacher and noted that “outside of the school premises has nothing to do with him”.
And a third added that the school couldn’t “dictate if they [parents] choose to ignore” the ban.
Andrew reiterated his plea last week which was met with positive reviews, he claimed.
The headteacher added: “I’ve also seen less out at pick-up time and more conversations…
