• We always work with the parents/carers and decide together when we think the child is ready.
• We encourage parents/carers to begin in their own homes first.
• Some parents/carers like to bring their own potty
• We always ask for many changes of clothing since “accidents” may be numerous!
• We take the children to the toilet regularly
• When the children have gained confidence we encourage them to use the toilet
• When we feel the children are sufficiently confident we encourage them to ask their teachers independently.
• We return any soiled or wet clothing to parents/carers in a plastic bag.
• We make sure children wash and dry hands.
• We encourage the child to wipe themselves.
• We make sure the child flushes the toilet.
• We encourage the child to pull their own clothing down to sit on toilet or potty.
• We change children’s clothes in the presence of 2 members of staff but also maintaining their privacy.
Policy reviewed: April 9th 2018