should be tough enough to withstand misuse, while every effort should be made to create a safe space where bad behaviours are curbed.


Tork Elevation dispensers work well in the washrooms of a secondary school because they are robust and sturdy. They are also key-lockable to prevent unruly pupils from removing the soap cartridge or paper roll from the unit. The fact that the Tork SmartOne toilet tissue system has no flat surfaces or crevices where drug paraphernalia could be stored makes it particularly suitable for a secondary school.


Queues and logjams are an increasing issue in secondary school washrooms since many are now being locked during class sessions to prevent misuse. High-capacity systems such as Tork Foam soap and Tork PeakServe offer a long- lasting supply of product, which helps to prevent run-outs and speed up washroom use.


While it is important to install user-friendly hand hygiene systems in the school washroom, it’s even more crucial that children of all ages are encouraged to use them.


Essity provides hand washing tools designed to promote hand hygiene in both primary and secondary schools. Ella’s Hand Washing Adventure uses cartoon characters and simple messages to educate younger pupils about those occasions when hand washing is necessary, such as after playing outside and before eating.


The Tork Max Education Toolkit for older children incorporates workbooks and hand hygiene experiments that teachers can use within lessons or as homework tasks. Centred around a cartoon schoolchild called Max, the kit also includes activity cards and posters that can be displayed in classrooms, washrooms and canteen areas to reinforce the importance of hand washing.


Many of today’s young people are showing an increasing interest in the environment, and are keen to adopt more sustainable practices. All schools are therefore an ideal


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setting for implementing Tork PaperCircle, the world’s first paper hand towel recycling service.


Tork PaperCircle is a scheme whereby used washroom hand towels are picked up from a building and taken to local Essity mills where they are turned into new tissue products. Clear signage in the washroom indicates where pupils should place their used towels, and young people are quick to learn new procedures.


Tork PaperCircle reduces waste by up to 20% compared with other waste handling options by creating a closed loop system for used washroom hand towels. This is a boast that headteachers can use to impress prospective parents and students. Regardless of age, all pupils require washrooms that are clean, welcoming and safe to use – but this is not currently the case.


A recent survey carried out by Essity revealed that 5% of secondary school students and 44% of primary school pupils are in the habit of never using the toilets at school. Some shun the washrooms because they feel them to be dirty or unsafe, while others complain of a lack of soap or toilet paper. 9% say they regularly refrain from eating or drinking during the school day to avoid having to use the loos, with a third claiming to suffer from headaches and concentration issues as a result.


Various steps can be taken to improve the washroom experience for all pupils. Clean, fresh paint and good lighting will make the facilities appear more sanitary and welcoming, while air fresheners will help to eliminate bad smells. For example, the Tork Constant Air Freshener uses propellant- free technology to neutralise odours while the fragrance lasts for up to 90 days before needing a refill.


Washrooms fulfil a vital function in schools. It is therefore imperative to ensure that that these facilities are safe and comfortable for all children to use – from tots to teens.


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