Petition · past parliament

Make legislation to give children more rights to go to the toilet during class.

Closed 507 signatures

What the petition asks

At the moment children as young as five can be denied access to a toilet or deterred, causing reluctance to ask during a lesson. This is detrimental to a child's health and well being.
Should a child suffer because of being put in a school situation?
They are being denied a basic human function.
I urge the government to investigate the impact this is having on children. To gather evidence from, for example, specialist medical professionals and psychologists and also to liaise with teachers to find a workable legislation in the interests of our children.

Timeline

1 Oct 2015 Petition opened for signatures
1 Apr 2016 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 507
Status Closed
Opened 1 Oct 2015
Closed 1 Apr 2016

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.