Education On Fire - Sharing creative and inspiring learning in our schools Revolutionizing Toilet Policies: A Toolkit for Period Equity
In the summer of 2024, Irise brought together a diverse group of young people from across the UK, alongside their allies and educators to directly inform a ‘Toilet Policy Toolkit’, to equip schools with the tools they need to create a Toilet Policy that works for everyone.
https://www.irise.org.uk/uk-schools-toilet-policy-toolkit
Kelly Greenaway is phs Group’s period equality lead. Over the past nine years with the hygiene provider she has led a number of thought-leadership campaigns, which have eventually been sewn into the identity of the business.
From tackling period inequality and campaigning for better access to period products for people in a variety of locations, to championing the need for dignified disposal for men, Kelly has put purpose at the heart of phs.
Chrissy Cattle - CEO of Irise International
Irise is an award winning, global leader in menstrual justice programming, policy and research.
Takeaways:
- The podcast discusses a newly developed toilet policy toolkit aimed at enhancing period equity in schools.
- This toolkit was co-created by educators and young activists to address the issue of toilet access.
- Research indicates that many students face significant barriers when trying to access school toilets, including the need for permission and limited availability.
- The conversation emphasizes the importance of listening to young people's experiences and incorporating their feedback into effective policy-making.
- The podcast highlights the collaboration between organizations to drive change in menstrual health and hygiene education.
- Both guests underscore the necessity of improving toilet accessibility to support students' health and well-being during their menstrual cycles.
Chapters:
- 00:02 - Introduction to the Toilet Policy Toolkit
- 04:55 - Understanding the Challenges of Period Equality in Schools
- 09:46 - The Toolkit and Its Implementation
- 20:09 - Advocating for Period Equity: Insights and Initiatives
- 26:49 - Empowerment through Leadership Programs
Kelly Greenaway - phs Group
Chrissy Cattle - Irise International
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