I've just received a letter from my daughters school, to say that they have removed the outside doors to the girls and boys toilets, to resolve the issue of students congregating in there during lesson times. The main cubical doors will remain in tact, but the move would allow staff to look check quickly if learners are standing by the sink area. I'm concerned about the privacy and dignity of the girls being eroded. Any ideas on how to approach this with the school?
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Meggymoo777 · 25/03/2023 09:11
You don't approach the school... this is literally a non issue as there are still cubicle doors. Privacy and dignity are not being eroded and you're being ridiculous
Thelnebriati · 25/03/2023 10:55
Many of the toilets in schools now don't sound like they meet the standards.
Toilets are supposed to be single access or single sex. Cubicles with floor to ceiling doors are supposed to have the washbasin inside the cubicle.
Snarky comments about hand washing ignore the fact that girls can be bullied for washing blood off their hands at the sinks. If I had a daughter at school now, I'd supply her with wipes to use in the cubicle.
tsmainsqueeze · 25/03/2023 10:59
I don't agree , i hate the way schools are behaving over toilets and other petty rules.
I once thought my daughters school was one of the more sensible ones but with a recent new head changes are seeping in , its a decent school with a good local reputation .
I don't know what the answer is but i agree that privacy and dignity is being eroded , respect too and i am right behind any kids and their parents who get involved with a peaceful protest .
Meggymoo777 · 25/03/2023 09:11
You don't approach the school... this is literally a non issue as there are still cubicle doors. Privacy and dignity are not being eroded and you're being ridiculous
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