Require schools to allow pupils reasonable access to toilets during lessons
Introduce legislation and national guidance requiring schools to allow pupils reasonable access to toilets during lessons when needed. Whilst still allowing schools to manage misuse when appropriate.
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Government response threshold (10,000) · 6/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 6/100,000
- 07 APR 2026Petition rejectedduplicate
You may wish to sign the following petition, which calls for similar action: Give students the legal right to unrestricted toilet access in school https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/760890
- 07 MAR 2026Petition created
Background
Some schools restrict toilet access during lessons, forcing pupils to wait long periods of time before they can use a bathroom. Some schools even lock the bathrooms.
This can cause discomfort, embarrassment and possible health issues such as Urinary Tract Infection. Pupils with conditions like Irritable Bowel Syndrome or Crohn's Disease may be especially affected. We believe pupils should have reasonable access to toilets to protect their health, dignity and ability to focus on learning.