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To ask what you think to this school new rule?

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Redsatin109 · 17/07/2025 19:35

Just heard from other parents that apparently they’ll be reducing the amount of water y2 and upwards can have next year. So limiting the amount of times they can access their water bottle. This is because they’re only allowed to go to the toilets at breaks/lunch and it’s to limit toileting accidents in the classroom.

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Han86 · 17/07/2025 19:39

Sounds fine to me. Sadly some children ruin it for others by constantly being in the toilet and often these parents then also complain that their child doesn't understand the work.
I assume those with medical conditions will still be able to access water and toilets as necessary.

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Redsatin109 · 17/07/2025 19:39

KilkennyCats · 17/07/2025 19:36

Hmm

That’s what I thought. That’s why I said apparently. But a number of parents of DD class (going into y2 in September) have said it

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TheOriginalEmu · 17/07/2025 19:39

Well firstly I’d be clarifying with the school if it’s actually true, parent rumour mills are rife with misinformation.
Then I’d be clarifying what restricting means. Does it mean no filling up during lessons or not filling up all day? When I was at school we had a drink with lunch and that was it all day. That wasn’t enough, but I think say 2 bottles full in a school day is enough.

Britneyfan · 17/07/2025 19:38

Completely ridiculous and asking for trouble especially with the climate getting hotter and hotter! Sometimes I feel like schools don’t understand they’re not prisons and that children have basic human rights and needs, access to water is a pretty crucial one… In addition children with toileting accidents at that age and stage may well be either be struggling with constipation or irritable/overactive bladder and limiting water will actually make those things worse…

JassyRadlett · 17/07/2025 19:38

To be honest at that age they can definitely learn to manage their water intake and that there are times to have a drink and times to work.

Constant access to water bottles must be a nightmare for teachers in terms of kids fiddling with them etc, let alone the loo issues.

neverbeenskiing · 17/07/2025 19:37

I would check with the school whether this is actually true before getting worked up about it.

TheyreLikeUsButRichAndThin · 17/07/2025 19:37

Pretty shit IMO.

Pricelessadvice · 17/07/2025 19:37

Years ago we were only allowed a drink at break and lunch. We all survived.
I’m not sure why kids have to permanently be attached to a water bottle nowadays.

TheGrimSmile · 17/07/2025 19:37

I think it's awful. Schools are like little prisons. Not about education and all about control. It's why l left teaching.

KilkennyCats · 17/07/2025 19:36
Hmm