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Improving the toilets - Comments
This is what people have been telling Bog Standard about school toilets. If you’d like to tell us about yours, go to our feedback form. Or, to find out what pupils are saying, visit the What you told us page in the pupils’ site.
| 30/01/2008 | rebecca cox, a/an assistant headteacher from West Midlands in England, wrote:
Our toilets are always immaculate. We have clear policies for toilet use and children respect the toilets when they use them. We are proud of our toilets and would like to know more about the School Toilet Award.
Bog Standard response:
Schools can gain our School Toilet Award through the Government's Healthy Schools programme - it is currently under pilot so only available in a few areas of England that are taking part. You can read about the first pilot area here on the Healthy Schools page. You can also contact us for more information and to find out how to get involved. | |
| 31/10/2007 | Jean Ryan, a/an Teacher from London in England, wrote:
Our toilets, especially the outside toilets are smelly and objectionable. I have been told that cleaners are not allowed to use bleach, toilet cleaners, or anything else in case the children accidentally touch any of such substances whilst using the toilet. Is this true, or am I being told something that disguises an attempt by cleaning services to spend less money?
Bog Standard response:
We asked one of our Public Health Consultants for an answer: "A lot of schools refuse to use bleach, but if they do a proper risk assessment and have the correct COSHH procedures in place, then it isn't a problem." The main concern is that bleach and other clean materials are stored away properly, out of the reach of children (as per COSHH Regulations). So it would seem that cleaning services have been misinformed! Cleaners can get scrubbing again - with cleaning products!
See our "Good Practice Guidance for Cleaning of School Toilets" on the Resources page.
If you find that the pong persists (all that neglect) contact us again for the names of a couple of products that might help, recommended by other schools. | |
| 13/06/2007 | Chris McCall, a/an parent/ex-teacher from Leicestershire in England, wrote:
I like the aims and aspirations of your website and wish I'd found about it sooner. Privacy in cubicles is something that seems to have got worse over the years. Have a look at these; all schools need something like this
Bog Standard response:
We think they're wonderful too! It's also great that pupil artwork can be incorporated into the laminate finsh of the cubciles and doors. | |
| 09/05/2007 | phil wade, a/an caretaker from Surrey in England, wrote:
what a fantastic site/campaign!!!!!!!!
this subject is SO taboo at my school......
we have parents who tell children to put tissue paper on the seat before using it....then leave it on the floor!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
our toilets are kept well above the average condition in your survey responses,but its an uphill struggle!
Together we can win .......thank you so much for this movement...full support here. | |
| 08/09/2006 | Janice Coleman, a/an Teacher, Pudsey Lowtown Primary from West Yorkshire in England, wrote:
We did a questionnaire to our pupils last year and toilets were a problem. With limited funds £30 per toilet each class has tried to improve the toilets. Our reception class is superb with an ocean theme and the children love it. | |
| 27/11/2005 | Gillian New, a/an Cleaner from Manchester in England, wrote:
Its not the adults who need to be put in charge of the nasty toilets, its the kids. Let them clean the toilets and see what we poor cleaners have to put with, also you have to remember mummy's usually going to clean up atfer the kids, so why should said children clean up after themselves!!!! The reason they dont get toilet paper put in is because the kids wet them then start throwing them at everybody instead of using it as what it's intended for, or for blocking up the said toilets. So its a no win situation. We cleaners do our best but the children don't help us by at least trying to flush the toilets after use, or having their dinners in the toilets I'm for ever cleaning up the half eaten sandwiches that have come for either home or school in the urinals
Bog Standard response:
We can really understand the frustration of trying to clean the toilets and we agree that some children need a lesson in how to behave in the toilets. We suggest that it is best for a school to work with the pupils, give the pupils some responsibility and raise awareness of the issues, perhaps in PSHE lessons. We also make some suggestions on what schools can do to prevent misuse and abuse of the toilets in our School Management section. But do let's try and start with decent toilets that the pupils can take pride in and not lose sight that many pupils are thoughtful and don't cause any problems. | |
| 30/11/2004 | Sian Rowland, a/an LEA Healthy Schools co-ordinator/PSHE consultant from London in England, wrote:
There is already a lot to celebrate in the world of school toilets. Some schools have seen the issues on the Bog Standard charter as neccessary for years. It would be good if there was a certificate that schools could achieve if their toilets reach 'bog standard' against the criteria on the charter. Schools could then proudly display the certificate in their entrance hall for all to see.
Bog Standard response:
We are pilotting a School Toilet Award in association with some local Healthy Schools co-ordinators. See the Healthy Schools page for more information. | |
| 13/10/2004 | Liz S, a/an Interested adult from Kent in England, wrote:
I am not a child, parent, teacher, governor or anything else to do with school toilets but I just wanted to say how much I applaud your campaign. It really is vital that we address this as a society and I think it is great that you are bringing this to public attention. This website is excellent particularly the non-patronising stuff for kids.
Well done and good luck.
Liz S
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| 06/10/2004 | a Headteacher Case Study, a/an Headteacher from London in England, wrote:
Changing rooms
It was the same old story at Park Walk Primary School in London. Toilet paper on the ceiling, broken seats and general mess – until the school council decided to redecorate. With a budget of £500, they chose new tiles, mirrors and floor patterns which would bring some colour to the dull bathrooms. The school council is planning to keep the toilets looking good by putting up eye-catching posters encouraging pupils to look after the facilities. | |
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