Government rolls out potty training scheme to more areas

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 5 Oct, 08:07 · Archive

The government is extending a potty training scheme to 20 more areas to help children reach school readiness.

The government is extending a potty training support scheme to 20 more areas across the UK. The initiative aims to ensure children are 'school ready' when they enter reception class, with the government setting a target for 75 per cent of children to achieve a good level of development by the end of their first school year by 2028.

The expansion follows concerns about children entering school without being toilet trained. A survey of teachers found that approximately one in four children who started reception in 2025 had not been potty trained, prompting the government to increase support for parents and families in helping children reach this developmental milestone before school entry.

How it is being reported

• UK parents to receive potty training help to ensure children are ‘school ready’The Independent · 5 Oct, 07:46
• Potty training scheme to roll out to 20 more areasBBC News · 5 Oct, 04:45

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