Bladder and Bowel Briefing for Primary and Secondary Schools
Date: 19 Oct 2024
How you can support your pupils around bladder and bowel issues: Tips for Primary and Secondary Schools in Swindon
Why is this important?
- 1.5mn children and young people (CYP) in the UK are affected by urinary and or faecal continence problems
- Failure to identify and treat continence problems at an early stage can give rise to chronic changes in the kidneys, bladder or bowel
- Experiencing hard stools in early childhood is a risk factor for later problems with constipation
- Faecal and urinary incontinence is distressing, unpleasant and socially disruptive.
- It can destroy self-esteem, and increase anxiety and depression.
- It can damage relationships with family and friends.
- It can lead to bullying and school non-attendance, effecting educational achievement and employment prospects.
- It can restrict educational and leisure opportunities. CYP may miss out on school trips, sports days and sleepovers.
- It can lead to extra laundry and purchasing costs for families.
Download our newly produced PDF, with tips and best practice for primary and secondary schools, including information about free forthcoming training for teaching staff, teaching assistants, DSLs, Family Support Workers and any other staff in your setting who would like to attend.
