Choosing Your Implementation Style
Four proven implementation models for rolling out Generation Faraday bags — from fully phone-free bell-to-bell to tiered intervention and store-and-away approaches.
Quick Answer
There are four proven ways to roll out Generation Faraday bags in your school: Bell-to-Bell Locked (fully phone-free, all day, using Max Lock bags); Bell-to-Bell Accessible (secured during lessons, opened at approved times with magnetic or velcro bags); Tiered Intervention (bags used only when pupils breach the policy); and Store and Away (devices stored in bags inside lockers or central units). Your choice depends on how strict your policy is, whether pupils need any access during the day, and your budget. Most secondary schools start with Bell-to-Bell Locked or Tiered Intervention.
Bell-to-Bell: Phones Locked Away
Best for schools seeking a fully phone-free environment throughout the entire day. Students receive their assigned Max Lock bag upon entry, bags remain locked until dismissal, and students unlock only at designated end-of-day stations using Unlock Docks or Unlock Keys. Pair with Phone Hotels or Class Phone Organisers for storage.
Bell-to-Bell: Phones Accessible During Designated Times
Best for schools that want phones secured during instruction but accessible during approved times. Students carry their Max Magnetic, Max Velcro, Pro Magnetic or Pro Velcro bag throughout the day. Bags remain closed during lessons but may be accessed during lunch, transitions or other permitted times. No unlocking devices needed.
Tiered Intervention
Best for schools that prefer to secure phones only when students violate the phone-free policy, or as the next step in their discipline ladder. Staff place phones into a bag after a violation. Bags may remain with the student, staff member or front office. Works with any bag type and pairs with Unlock Docks for locking bags.
Store and Away
Best for schools that prefer phones not remain on a student's person during the day. Upon entering school or classroom, students place their device in a phone bag and store it in their locker or a designated organiser, or place it directly into a central signal-blocking storage unit such as the Shielded Box or Phone Drop Box.
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