Highland schools asked to discuss pupils' phone use

Highland Council has asked schools in its area to have discussions round pupils' use of mobile phones in classrooms.

The local authority said excessive use of phones was a "significant issue".

Bans are already in force at Nairn Academy and Grantown Grammar School.

Last month, councillors unanimously backed a proposal from Labour's Michael Gregson and Conservative's Helen Crawford for a wider consultation to be held.