In December 2025, the Government issued up to date guidance on for parents and Early Years settings on toilet training.
Learning to use the toilet independently is just one of the life skills we know children need to have when they start Reception.
See the link below for lots of advice and links to useful websites to support toilet training. If you need further support let us know in nursery and we can help to signpost you.
The Potty Training Guide – Starting Reception
The Starting Reception website offers lots of guidance for parents…
‘Potty training is an important milestone in your child’s development. We understand that all children develop at their own pace, but research shows it’s best for your child’s bowel and bladder health to stop using nappies, including reusable nappies, pull-ups and training pants, between 18 and 30 months.
It’s really important that children are out of all nappies well in advance of starting Reception year in school. The only exception should be children with a diagnosed medical need, such as a bladder or bowel condition.
Being out of nappies not only helps children to feel confident, healthy and part of the group, it also means teachers can spend more time teaching and supporting children’s development in other ways.’
