Written question WQ87682
- Asked by
- James EvansConservative
- To be answered by
- Minister for Education and the Welsh Language
- Tabled
- Due
- Answered
- Time to answer
- 8 days
Question
What assessment has the Minister made of the adequacy of single-sex toilet provision in schools?
Answer
Answered by Minister for Education and the Welsh Language
The Education (School Premises) Regulations 1999 specify separate washrooms for male and female pupils over the age of 8. Gender-neutral toilets can be provided alongside single-sex toilets.
The provision and design of toilets, changing rooms and washing facilities for pupils is a matter for the school and local authority. The Welsh Government provides advice for governing bodies and head teachers on the facilities required: school-toilets-good-practice-guidance-for-schools-in-wales.pdf (gov.wales)).
Schools conducting a school-based consultation with learners will help ensure the needs of all pupils are met within new buildings and in making any changes to provision.