It seems that just about every kid in the "UK" now has a cell phone, despite increasing evidence that prolonged use causes brain blood-barrier damage, dna damage and even cancers.

The damnable beeping, squeaking will go on until their presence in the classroom is banned.

Its NOT necessary, the system for emergencies has always been in place, a parent ought to know the schools number and the school can always contact a parent. Not as if we have earthquakes in the "UK" is it (even if we did the phones would be 90% inoperative anyway!!).

Kids are also passing round exam answers, hence they are aids to cheating and should be banned immediately.