Primary school - going toilet

[Karmacomesaround10]

Interested to know people's opinions on this after chatting with some playground moms about it.
What are your opinions on primary school children asking to go to the toilet during lesson and being refused? Is it a human right or should they be restricted to break times?

Toilet anxiety is a real thing. Not being able (allowed) to go can cause real stress and concerns. If my child needs to go then I'll tell them to go regardless

Early primary school yes. By years 5 and 6 they should probably be able to wait.

I used to teach Upper Juniors. If a child wanted to go to the lavatory during a lesson i would ask if they could wait. The answer was usually, "Yes." If, "No, Miss I'm desperate," then I would let them go.

Ew. Return of the piss troll.

Incorrect!!

Right?! 🙈🙈🙈

Going to the toilet. the

Argh!!!!!!

Depends. Ds1 will go at lunchtime and that's it. Has been the sane since he started school at just 4. Ds2 took much longer to recognise that he'd need to go snd often needed to go "now". He's 5 and in yr 1 and will need to go to the loo during class time.

If no one the PPs know says "go toilet" then you're obviously not in Northamptonshire or nearby.....

I’d agree with this, there’s a big difference between a 4 yr old and an 11 yr old when it comes to toileting.

I think they should be allowed to go if they really can’t wait…I’m sure teachers know the ones who will always try it on. At my daughters primary school they were only allowed to go at break but the children could never get inside the building to actually go. My sons secondary school have never refused my son but it has only ever had to go on the rare occasion when a school lunch has gone straight through him.

i found myself shouting at the automated voice on the bus,
alight here for british museum.
the british museum.
strange stares from sundry passengers.
it's right, though, isn't it.
we should definitely not lose the article.
let us stand up for it, on the bus, on the beaches, definitely.

Unless there is a medical need, I think most children can manage between assembly/break/lunch. There not usually more than two hours between break times. Most teachers will use their discretion, but it is very annoying to have people in and out of the room.

If there is a medical need, or a genuine reason, I’m sure most would allow a toilet visit.