Guidance

Period products in schools and colleges

Guidance for schools and post-16 education organisations in England on providing free period products for all learners.

From:
Department for Education
Published
18 January 2020
Last updated
158 JuneSeptember 2022 — See all updates

Applies to England

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Period product scheme for schools and colleges in England

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This guidance is for:

  • academies and free schools
  • local-authority-maintained schools
  • sixth-form colleges
  • further education colleges and training providers

It may also be useful for:

  • parents
  • governing boards
  • local authorities
Published 18 January 2020
Last updated 158 JuneSeptember 2022 + show all updates

  1. Updated 'Period product scheme for schools and colleges in England' to include period pants and tights, which are now available through the scheme.

  2. Added 'women who are staff (including supply staff, volunteers and contractors)' to the list of people not covered by this scheme. Changed some of the language around learners to make it clearer.

  3. Added information about spring and summer allocations available in January 2022.

  4. Added information about the extension of the scheme until December 2021.

  5. First published.