Students who have shown the ability to use the bathroom independently should be encouraged to do so. However, line of sight supervision of students must be maintained during toileting and handwashing.
Staff should provide closer, more helpful supervision if students do not complete the toileting procedures (including handwashing) correctly and responsibly.
Students who request privacy when using the bathroom should be given permission to do so, however staff should ensure that doors are left unlocked, toilet paper is being used, toilets are flushed, and hands are washed. Also be mindful that the toilet area is being used appropriately (not playing games in the bathroom, etc.).
A student should never be allowed to leave the classroom alone or be left unsupervised at any time, even if the student can follow the proper toileting procedures.
If a staff member leaves the classroom to take a student to the bathroom, the remaining staff members must be able to adequately supervise the remaining students in the classroom. Staff should not have their back to students and should position themselves to maintain line of sight supervision at all times.