Children spend a lot of their time in schools. In fact, they are the place they spend the second most time after home. As a result of this, schools need to be comfortable and accessible places for Children – particularly the bathrooms. Bathrooms that have not been properly designed or organised can lead to numerous problems for schools. Pupils need to feel comfortable using the bathroom at school. Old, damaged and dirty school toilets make this less likely. When you are planning school toilets, there are a number of factors you’ll need to consider.
What Requirements are there for School Toilets in the UK?
There are a number of legal requirements for School Toilets in the UK. These vary according to the age of the pupils, and what part of the UK the school is in. In England and Wales:
- Pupils under the age of 5 need 1 toilet for every 10 pupils.
- Over the age of 5, this doubles to 1 toilet for every 20 pupils.
- In special schools – 1 toilet for every 10 pupils.
- If the majority of pupils are under 11 – as many washbasins as toilets.
- If the majority of pupils are over 11 – Washrooms with 1 toilet must contain at least 1 washbasin; Washrooms with 2 toilets must contain at least 2 washbasins; Washrooms with 3 or more toilets must have at least two thirds the number of washbasins as there are toilets.
- Pupils over the age of 8 must have separate facilities for male and female pupils.
- Staff toilets must be separate from pupil’s toilets.
In Scotland:
- 2 toilets for every 15 pupils (up to a total of 60).
- 2 toilets for every additional 30 pupils (up to a total of 300 pupils).
- 2 toilets for every additional 60 pupils over 300 pupils.
- 4 wash hand basins for the first 30 pupils.
- 4 wash hand basins for the next 30 pupils.
- 2 wash hand basins for every additional 30 pupils up to a total of 300 pupils.
- 2 wash hand basins for every additional 60 pupils over 300 pupils.
School Toilet Design
Old fashioned and dark toilets can make the experience of visiting the toilet unpleasant for pupils. A bright and vibrant design can not just match the school’s colours, but also bring a warm and colourful palette into the bathroom space. Cubicle Warehouse offer a wide range of colours to fit any school design scheme.
Quality and Durability
School toilets are going to be used frequently and by a lot of people. This can easily lead to damage and wear and tear. Children do not always treat objects with the care that they should. As a result, toilet cubicles need to be sturdy and hard wearing to stand up to whatever treatment they receive.
Cleanability for School Toilets
Pupils need to be able to visit a clean and hygienic bathroom. However, all too often, school toilets do not match up to the standards they ought to. The design of the toilets themselves can help keep them in a better condition. Hardwearing toilet cubicles from Cubicle Warehouse can be cleaned easily with a wide range of cleaning products.
Space and Comfort
As described, there are certain legal requirements for the number of toilets you fit in your school. However, there are also the requirements of space and comfort. Toilet cubicles should be spacious enough, and designed with enough privacy to make visiting the bathroom a comfortable experience.
Cubicle Warehouse are nationwide specialists in providing the highest quality toilet cubicles. Our cubicles can fit into your school’s colour scheme, be easily cleaned, and stand up to lengthy and regular use.
To learn more about how our cubicles can help you plan your school toilets, get in touch today.
