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Early Years: DfE guidance on supporting children with toilet training

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Nov 6 2025

The Department for Education published new information and guidance on supporting children with toilet training. This resource is designed to help practitioners feel confident and informed when working with children at different stages of development.

The guidance includes advice on:

  • when to start toilet training
  • how to toilet train
  • toilet training challenge
  • support children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
  • working in partnership

See Help for early years providers: Toilet training

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