Urinals in Schools

In a document compiled by the Department for Education and Skills, the following advice has been provided for Secondary School toilets:

"It is better if the use of urinals is avoided in school environments, since research has shown that at puberty, boy's use of urinals is problematic. The trough type in particular can contribute to a medical condition known as 'shy bladder syndrome'."

Private toilet cubicles that lock are preferred to urinals and it is advised that space outside the cubicles is kept to a minimum to combat anti-social behavior.

For guidance on school toilet cubicles visit: www.schooltoilets.co.uk