Chronic constipation and school

[Pitchounette]

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Poor little lad - my son was still soiling himself on occasion in the summer holidays prior to starting school so I very nearly had your problem.

I would imagine that the school have very strict guidelines on the extent to which they help children clean themselves. I would request an appointment with the school nurse/headmistress/class teacher and discuss it. They might be more inclined to get your DS to take his medicine if he is otherwise going to soil himself!!

Iirc they are meant to clean them up
but everyday sounds like he needs a special needs ta just for him? poor ds

I would expect school to be supporting him by

encouraging drinking in the day

getting him clean and changed if necc

prompting toilet breaks

however the soiling may well be impaction/overflow, in which case the child has no control over the output - if this is the case then school to help with cleaning up etc and you get back to the Dr/consultant to sort it out

poor chap, chronic constipation is horrid

I agree, make an appointment with the headteacher in order to discuss the situation.

I'm not sure. My DD had similar problem but managed to hold it in till at - or on the way - home). She did wet herself a few times and then she'd be cleaned up and they'd find some dry clothes.

I think you'd better arrange to discuss it with the teacher and TA, make it clear it is a medical condition. Does your DS have clean pants (and trousers, if necessary) with him? And Kandoo type wipes maybe - I expect they'd find that helpful.

yy to him having his own clean me up kit in his bag - a plastic bag/kandoo style wipes/fresh pants and trousers

Oh yes good idea re wipes and spare clothes
lots of communication and large box of choccies at Xmas too

Hiya,

How well do you get on with the Teacher to discuss this? You should definately have a discussion, preferably with the TA who will help your little boy, with the pertinent info.

A bag with clothes, wipes is fab - especially as some children can get very upset in 'other people's' clothes.

I'm a TA and would help with getting clothes changed, but bottom wiping would have to be done by the child. It's possible that if this is a daily event that goes on, the school may ask you to come in and change your child - depends on school policy.

hth

Really? Even if a child had soiled itself it would have to clean up? I understand after going on the loo but surely in the pants would be really messy and need a lot of help?

In our school, probably yes. Although the Child Protection Officer (Headteacher) would be dealing with it.

If unavailable, then it would be the next senior teacher with another teacher/TA nearby. We are lovely, and do our best - but our hands are tied with policy

Yes that's understandable, your school sounds great

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Pitchounette, i feel for you i really do - it can be so hard sending your child into the care of others and not knowing what will happen.

I would definately go back and see the Teacher. You need to know what will happen if your ds soils in school time, what level of help will be given and that your ds gets a compassionate response to his medical condition.

Having a proper discussion about the fluid intake is important too, and maybe your ds needs a TA assisgned to him to get a proper routine sorted. Good luck, and if you feel that you are not getting anywhere go and see the Head.

Toileting issues in Infants is really common, and should be able to be sorted so that the child is happy, comfortable and clean - without a great palava !

Ooops, I meant a palava by the staff not by anyone else.

Have the school talked to you about this?

As it is happening more frequently, i would have expected the Teacher to want to discuss how the situation could be managed.

If they have not, or are not keeping to an agreed routine then i am cross on your behalf

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