Toiletten machen Schule – Study
Why
Many schools are aware of the problems associated with school toilets. Nevertheless, there is very little meaningful data on school sanitary facilities in Germany.
Together with the Institute for Public Health and Hygiene (IHPH) at the University of Bonn, we investigated the topic of school toilets from a scientific perspective for the first time. The aim of this study is to obtain an accurate and up-to-date picture of the situation of sanitary facilities in Berlin schools in order to derive effective recommendations for action for schools and politics. To this end, data was collected on the perspective and perception of students with regard to their school toilets, and an inventory of the functionality, equipment, maintenance and cleaning measures of school toilets was carried out. The survey was conducted in the 2nd school semester of 2022 with 17 secondary schools from 11 Berlin districts. The study was aimed at the school staff of the respective schools as well as at students between 14 and 16 years of age (9th grade) on the other.
In the study we give 4 recommendations that can contribute to the improvement of school toilets:
- at least 2 cleaning cycles per day
- structural participation of the students
- transparent and clear communication for reporting deficiencies
- quick action to correct deficiencies
The printed version of the study in German language can be ordered for a nominal fee: studie@germantoilet.org
Facts
- 60%of school administrators indicate that sanitary facilities are not fully functional
- 50%of students think that the school toilets are not well taken care of
- D-is the grade that students give their school toilets
The school toilet is the first place in our society where our children handle public property unsupervised by adults. The place has great educational value.
News
Winners are Selected
The German school competition “Toiletten machen Schule” is reaching the final round. On the 8th of May, the jury of experts finally chose the three winning schools.
It Stinks
Parliamentary Breakfast at the German Bundestag: How can politics contribute to improving the sanitary situation at schools – nationally and internationally?
Hints
Who could participate in the study?
All secondary schools in Berlin were invited to participate. Students in the 9th grade were surveyed.
How were the data collected and analyzed?
How was the study funded?
How can I order the study?
How can I support GTO’s commitment to better school toilets?