Secondary school toilets can often have a bad reputation – they smell, are covered in graffiti and are where the smokers hang out. Hopefully this is not actually the case at your school, but even a poorly maintained washroom can damage your school’s reputation.
Washrooms often get overlooked. This is understandable as there are so many demands of the budget each year. However, below are some problems that can result from worn-out toilets in your school – along with some ideas and possible solutions.
Imagine year 8 student Simon. He is a quiet boy achieving above average grades. He goes to the school toilets at lunchtime where a group of older pupils are hanging out. He feels intimidated. To avoid the risk of bullying he decides to avoid using the washrooms.
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