Washroom Help & Advice

• Do you have an Ofsted inspection to prepare for?

• How do your schools’ washroom facilities stack up?

• Have you considered the importance of “outstanding” washroom facilities as part of your Ofsted inspection?

• Are you clear on the government guidelines and aware of “The Right to Go School Toilet Charter”?

Let’s walk together through the best practice and guidelines and work together to achieve “outstanding” washrooms.

- what are the standards?

1. “Not enough signs to show whether facilities were for boys or girls”

Easy. Get some male or female signs and put them where they will be visible.

2. “Water temperature from some taps was too hot”

To avoid risk of scalding 43°C is the maximum temperature for hot water. Get the caretaker to check.

3. “Insufficient paper towels and soap available in the washroom”

Create an effective washroom cleaning/inspection regime. Ensure the facilities are clean and stocked throughout the day.

4. “Inadequate arrangements for the disposal of sanitary towels”

The supply of Sanitary towel disposal units should be in all female cubicles. This applies where age appropriate in both primary and secondary schools.

5. “Pupil’s privacy was not completely maintained”

This means:

• · Open plan / viewable hand washing areas are fine.

• · Toilet cubicles should be out of direct view from circulation areas

• · Door locks must be working

• · Modesty screens can separate urinals

6. “The school failed to meet regulations for sufficiency and condition of the washrooms”

· Provide the right amount of toilets and washbasins

· Make disabled toilets accessible

· Separate staff and visitor toilets