Anger as school converts toilets to unisex
PARENTS AT DEANESFIELD PRIMARY SAY THEY WERE NOT CONSULTED ABOUT THE CHANGE
PUPILS at Deanesfield Primary School, on Queens Walk in South Ruislip, which teaches children from reception age to 11, returned to school this September to find the toilets are now unisex.
Many parents are outraged by the change, which they claim they were not informed of, and some have reportedly begun collecting signatures at the school gates in an attempt to force the school to reverse the change.
According to parents, some children are sufficiently embarrassed by sharing toilets that they are refusing to pee while at school. One parent, who wishes to remain anonymous, said: “Making the toilets unisex isn’t the issue for me, it’s the fact they haven’t followed the guidelines, which state that unisex toilets must have cubicle walls from floors to ceiling. “They haven’t done this and there’s already been cases of boys looking over the tops at girls on the toilet. Children are so inquisitive at school age.
“Girls are being forced to hold themselves until they get home which could damage kidneys. My friend’s daughter has been holding herself all day because she’s so embarrassed. It’s not fair on the kids really.”
They added: “We as parents have not even been notified of the change which is a bit wrong.”
When contacted by MyLondon for a comment, a spokesperson from Deanesfield Primary School said: “We will be communicating with our parents about the changes made to the school toilets as soon as possible.
“In the meantime, if parents have any worries about their child, then staff are here to provide support.”
Girls are being forced to hold themselves until they get home which could damage kidneys