Hi all
Does anyone have any useful resources or tips I can share with a school around preparing a year 6 girl for starting her periods? She has SMA and needs full support with personal care, they want to support her to prepare for this time and are also asking for any practical advice for managing this in school with dignity.
Many thanks
https://yoppie.com/blog/managing-periods-with-a-disability
https://menstrualhygieneday.org/managing-menstruation-for-women-and-girls-with-disabilities/
Just found a few resources online but maybe it would be a good idea to involve the OT/school nurse, a trusted staff member and, of course, the girl herself in discussions around this. School just needs to follow good general hygiene processes - not sure if there is anything in the DfE guidance on supporting children with medical needs specifically around this but it would be good to get this included in her daily HCP/intimate care plan. We have some general Intimate Care for Schools guidance on the Essex Schools Infolink
We have the health team involved and I have sent some useful info. Just wondered if anyone had produced specific guidance etc.. Thank you Jo - the above is very useful
lucy
Hi , on the same topic what do people do if a pupil wants to take part in swimming when they are on their menstrual cycle? is it allowed?
