{"id":3048,"date":"2015-03-30T16:36:42","date_gmt":"2015-03-30T15:36:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.washroomcubicles.co.uk\/?p=3048"},"modified":"2024-05-02T06:34:57","modified_gmt":"2024-05-02T05:34:57","slug":"ofsted-school-washroom-inspection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.washroomcubicles.co.uk\/ofsted-school-washroom-inspection\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Warning Signs Your Washrooms May Fail an Ofsted Inspection"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Ofsted<\/p>\n

We all love Ofsted. Right\u2026?<\/h2>\n

An \u201coutstanding\u201d Ofsted report is an amazing achievement. It propels the school to the top of the list for prospective parents. It creates a great reputation in the local area. Head teachers crave and desire it.<\/span><\/p>\n

But getting that \u201coutstanding\u201d is no mean feat.<\/p>\n

You have an inspection looming. Teachers are perfecting their lessons plans. Data is up to date. Pupils are on their best behaviour.
\nBut what about the school facilities? The inspectors won\u2019t be checking the washrooms. Will they?<\/p>\n

How devastated would you feel loosing marks because of missing toilet signs? It has happened before.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s be honest.<\/p>\n

Washroom regulations might not be at the top of an inspectors tick list. But it is something they are going to check. And if your facilities aren’t up to scratch, then parents can read it in the Ofsted report.<\/p>\n

But what mistakes are schools making?<\/p>\n

To find out we scoured existing Ofsted reports. We looked for the common negative comments about the facilities.<\/p>\n

Here are 6 washroom mistakes schools are making. And the simple solutions so you won’t.<\/p>\n

1. \u201cNot enough signs to show whether facilities were for boys or girls\u201d<\/span><\/h3>\n

Easy. Get some male or female signs and put them where they will be visible.<\/p>\n

2. \u201cWater temperature from some taps was too hot\u201d<\/span><\/h3>\n

To avoid risk of scalding 43\u00b0C is the maximum temperature for hot water. Get the caretaker to check.<\/p>\n

3. \u201cInsufficient paper towels and soap available in the washroom\u201d<\/span><\/h3>\n

Create an effective washroom cleaning\/inspection regime. Ensure the facilities are clean and stocked throughout the day.<\/p>\n

4. \u201cInadequate arrangements for the disposal of sanitary towels\u201d<\/span><\/h3>\n

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

5. \u201cPupil\u2019s privacy was not completely maintained\u201d<\/span><\/h3>\n

The regulations are vague on this one.<\/p>\n

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\u201cToilet facilities should allow for informal supervision by staff, without compromising pupils\u2019 privacy.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

This means:<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Open plan \/ viewable hand washing areas are fine.<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Toilet cubicles<\/a> should be out of direct view from circulation areas<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Door locks must be working<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Modesty screens can separate urinals<\/p>\n

6. \u201cThe school failed to meet regulations for sufficiency and condition of the washrooms\u201d<\/span><\/h3>\n

\u00b7 Provide the right amount of toilets and washbasins<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Make disabled toilets accessible<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Separate staff and visitor toilets<\/p>\n

We know it can feel overwhelming. So to help we created a handy guide. It explains everything you need to know about school washrooms. It includes current regulations, best practices, and recommends suitable products.<\/p>\n

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