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Guarantee toilet access for menstruating pupils in all UK schools
We call on the UK Government to require all schools to allow menstruating pupils access to toilets at any time during the school day. Make The Department for Education should issue national guidance to ensure menstruating pupils are never denied access to toilets.
Last fetched 03 May 2026 · petition.parliament.uk
Signatures
6
signatures
Government response threshold (10,000) · 6/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 6/100,000
Background
Some schools operate policies of locking toilets during lesson time, which can prevent pupils from managing their periods in a safe and dignified way. This can cause anxiety, embarrassment, missed lessons, and harm to mental health.