New South Wales to review smart phones in schools

Concerns over cyberbullying and students potentially distracted by their phones have sparked a review into the use of smart phones in New South Wales schools.

A no-mobile-phone zone on a street Source: AAP

As technology continues to creep into everyday life, fears are being raised over how smart phones affect school students.

New South Wales has decided it is time for a statewide review looking into the use  -- and potential misuse -- of the phones.

Child psychologist Michael Carr-Gregg will lead the review, in consultation with cyber-safety analysts.

The state government says the Australian-first review will hopefully help develop guidelines around the technology.