Petition · Department for Education
Require same-sex intimate care in schools and childcare settings
Open for signatures
11 signatures
What the petition asks
Require schools and childcare settings to ensure pupils receive same-sex intimate care wherever reasonably practicable. When this is not possible, a second member of staff should be present to safeguard vulnerable children and reassure parents.
Many children with disabilities are non-speaking or unable to communicate if they are uncomfortable or something goes wrong during intimate personal care. We believe parents should have confidence that their children’s dignity, privacy and safety are protected.
Schools and childcare settings should be required to provide same-sex intimate care wherever reasonably practicable and require a second member of staff to be present if this is not possible.
Schools and childcare settings should be required to provide same-sex intimate care wherever reasonably practicable and require a second member of staff to be present if this is not possible.
Timeline
| 30 Jul 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
11
Status
Open for signatures
Department
Department for Education
Opened
30 Jul 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 31 Jul 2026.