In his first Annual Report the Children's Commissioner for Wales, outlined the areas and issues that children and young people contacting his office highlighted as being of significance to them. One of these issues was the state of school toilets.

This report presents information on the quantitative and qualitative information gathered from children and young people throughout Wales. This includes details of responses to a questionnaire sent out in May 2002. 708 children responded to the questionnaire and all 22 local authority areas in Wales were involved.

The report also provides background information to the issue including research findings and an outline of the duties and responsibilities of the Assembly, Local Education Authorities (LEAs), school staff, Governing Bodies and Estyn.

Finally the report presents a series of recommendations for the Welsh Assembly Government, for School Governing Bodies, LEAs and Estyn.

Copies of the report can be obtained from:

Children's Commissioner for Wales
Oystermouth House
Charter Court
Phoenix Way
Llansamlet
Swansea
SA7 9FS
Tel: 01792 765600
Fax: 01792 765601
Email:
post@childcomwales.org.uk

Or

Children's Commissioner for Wales
Penrhos Manor
Oak Drive
Colwyn Bay
Conwy
LL29 7YW
Tel: 01492 523333
Fax: 01492 523336