young childrens personal hygiene at school

Yes, probably the local authority's guidelines or policy.

It is true that some LA children's services are a bit overly keen to interfere in schools.
But I still think this is down to governors - they are the ones who can say "no - we will not sign off this safeguarding/ child protection policy head teacher. It is over the top. We want it changed."
These policies have to be reviewed annually by governors and while the LA can have a recommended template I have never seen anything on such a document about bottom wiping!!!
Look on the local authority "governors area" of their website and you may see draft recommend policies there.

Mmm...worth looking into! Thanks, Jess.

anagram I was part of a working group of Heads and advisors who wrote the LA policy on personal care and children in nappies in school. That is why I am so cross!! I am sure if the LA I worked for advised schools about positive & sensitive ways to manage these issues others will have done so too!

It's OK naneaj I knew you only meant a few awkward ones. It's the system I was railing against.

I don't think this is a health and safety issue....more likely some people not wanting to do it.

Sorry, nanaej - didn't mean to offend, and am not sure what I said, but sorry anyway!

anaoh no offence taken. It is not you that I am annoyed with it's schools/teachers/assistants who hide behind the pretence of 'safety' rules to not do their jobs professionally! I strongly advise any parent that has been told his/her child will not be changed to challenge this. Speak to HT, LA and if still no positive outcome to OFSTED. I doubt many will get to OFSTED as LAs (where they still exist and if the school is not an academy or a free school) will probably sort it!

I would have thought it was a failing of duty of care if you left a child soiled.