Our attention has been drawn to a very distressing situation. A mother watched helplessly as her son, who struggles with incontinence, was denied permission to use the toilet during lesson time. As a consequence, her son suffered the humiliation of wetting himself at school. This is a harsh reality of a rule that does not consider individual health issues and requirements. It is a story that far too many children could echo, an issue much wider than just one school.

It is proven that forcing children to hold in urine can lead to a higher likelihood of urinary tract infections and incontinence problems later in life. This information comes from numerous medical professionals, including those at the John Hopkins Medicine. School policies need to align with this medical advice to protect our children's health.

We are requesting a change in school policies that restrict children from going to the toilet during lesson times. Such a policy modification will reduce the risk of immediate embarrassment and long-term health damage for children with conditions like incontinence. It is time that we put the health and psychological well-being of our children first.

Please sign this petition to help advocate for the rights of children to access the bathroom during lessons when necessary.