Occupational therapy, self-care: information sheet for primary staff
Guidance for primary staff on supporting dressing, personal care and mealtimes at school, looking at sensory, physical and organisational demands such as using the toilet.
Self-care skills: Live & Love It information session sheet
An occupational therapy handout made with Live & Love It, using toilet use as an example to help primary staff look at why self-care tasks can be hard and what changes may help.
Going to the toilet: social story (boys)
A picture social story showing each step of using the toilet, from pulling trousers down to washing hands. Helps boys with Down syndrome learn and follow the toilet routine.
Going to the toilet: social story (girls)
A picture social story showing each step of using the toilet, from pulling pants down to washing hands. Helps girls with Down syndrome learn and follow the toilet routine.
Baseline bladder and bowel chart
A printable seven-day chart to record wet and dry pads, toilet use and drinks across the day. Helps parents and professionals spot patterns before starting a toilet training programme.
Toilet training top tips
Answers to common questions from parents about toilet training a child with Down syndrome, including when to start and how to build skills. Practical tips to help families get started early and keep going.
Toileting and intimate care in schools and nurseries
Explains what intimate care is and what schools and nurseries should do under the Equality Act 2010, with key points from statutory guidance. Helps staff and parents understand a child’s right to support.
Intimate care plan template
A template for nurseries and schools to record a child’s continence needs, routines, staff training and contacts, agreed with parents. Helps everyone give consistent, respectful intimate care.
Pants4School toilet skill development programme
A step-by-step toilet training programme for parents, starting from sitting on the potty during weaning. Explains each stage in simple steps and helps families build toileting skills at their child’s pace.
Toilet training: best practice guidelines for professionals
National consensus guidance on starting early toilet skill development programmes for all children, including those with learning disabilities. Supports health, education and care professionals to plan and deliver toilet training.