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Secure Mobile Phone Storage for Schools
A practical way to support phone-free school days

The PhoneBox Mobile Phone Storage Cabinet

Managing mobile phones in school is no longer just a classroom issue — it is a whole-school operational challenge. As schools respond to government guidance on mobile phone use during the school day, senior leaders need a secure, consistent and staff-friendly way to collect, store and return pupils’ devices.

The PhoneBox Mobile Phone Storage Cabinet gives schools a robust and professional solution for managing mobile phones throughout the school day, helping to reduce disruption, support pupil focus and give staff confidence that devices are stored securely.

Whether you are introducing a new mobile phone policy, tightening existing procedures or planning storage for examinations, the Phonebox provides a clear and practical process that works for pupils, staff and school operations teams.

Supporting Mobile Phone Policies in Schools

A secure approach to phone-free learning

Schools across England are expected to have clear arrangements in place to prevent mobile phone use during the school day, in line with Department for Education guidance and each school’s own behaviour and safeguarding policies.

For many schools, this means creating a consistent process from the moment pupils arrive until they leave, including:

– During lessons
– Between classes
– Break times
– Lunchtimes

Headteachers retain flexibility over how their school’s policy is implemented, but secure storage can make the process easier to manage, easier to communicate and easier to apply consistently across the school.

The PhoneBox helps schools put policy into practice by providing a dedicated place for pupils’ phones to be stored safely, securely and out of reach during lessons, breaks, lunchtimes and examinations.

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Why Choose the PhoneBox?

The PhoneBox has been designed for schools, colleges and educational settings where secure, reliable and repeatable mobile phone storage is essential.
Unlike general-purpose lockers, the PhoneBox is purpose-built for the quick collection, secure storage and efficient return of pupils’ mobile phones at key points in the school day.

Choose between:

Mechanical key locking

Electronic RFID locking

Both options help ensure phones remain secure throughout the school day and can only be accessed by authorised staff.

Designed Around School Operations

Every PhoneBox is designed to support a simple, consistent process for staff and pupils:

✅ Storage for up to 30 mobile phones
✅ Individually numbered compartments
✅ Available in all RAL colours
✅ Robust galvanised steel construction
✅ Compact wall-mounted installation
✅ Quick and simple collection process
✅ Easy identification and retrieval
✅ Low maintenance operation

Built from robust galvanised steel and designed for low-maintenance indoor use, the PhoneBox offers a long-term storage solution for schools looking to invest in a reliable process for mobile phone management.

Benefits for Your School

Support Whole-School Mobile Phone Policies

Provides a practical storage solution that helps schools apply mobile phone procedures consistently across classrooms, year groups, reception areas and examination settings.

Reduce Disruption to Learning

Keeping phones securely stored and out of reach helps reduce distractions, supporting calmer classrooms and better pupil focus throughout the school day.

Encourage Positive Pupil Engagement

Phone-free routines can support face-to-face interaction, improved concentration and a more settled school environment.

Save Staff Time

Individually numbered compartments make it quicker and easier to collect, organise and return devices, helping reduce administration at the start and end of the day.

Protect Pupils’ Personal Devices

Secure steel construction and controlled access help reduce the risk of loss, damage or disputes over personal belongings.

Flexible for Different School Settings

Install cabinets where they are needed most, including reception, pastoral areas, year-group zones, classrooms, staff offices and examination rooms.

Product Features
Available Models

PhoneBox M4000
Mechanical locking system using the Eurolock R001153K3.

PhoneBox M5000
Electronic RFID locking system using the Millfire RS00106.

Technical Specification

– Wall-mounted design
– Indoor use
– Overall Dimensions:

– Height: 700mm
– Width: 404mm
– Depth: 221mm

– Galvanised steel construction
– Choice of key or RFID locking

PhoneBox M4000 (Manual Lock)

Watch the PhoneBox in Action

See how the PhoneBox supports a simple process for collecting, storing and returning pupils’ mobile phones.

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PhoneBox M5000 (Electronic Lock)

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Product Datasheet

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Everything you need to know about the PhoneBox, including dimensions, specifications and installation information.

School Information Flyer

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Learn how the PhoneBox can support mobile phone policies, school operations and phone-free learning environments.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many phones does the PhoneBox hold?

The PhoneBox securely stores up to 30 mobile phones, each within its own individually numbered compartment.

How many phones does the PhoneBox hold?

This depends on your pupil numbers, mobile phone policy and where phones are collected. Some schools choose cabinets for reception or year-group areas, while others use multiple units across departments, classrooms or examination spaces.