WQ87682 (e) Tabled on 08/03/2023

What assessment has the Minister made of the adequacy of single-sex toilet provision in schools?

Answered by Minister for Education and the Welsh Language | Answered on 16/03/2023

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.