Free tampons and sanitary towels will be available at all state schools and colleges in England from Monday, January 20, the government has said. The new scheme will give pupils easy access to period products, “helping to break down stigmas and ensure no young person’s education is disrupted by their period”. It comes as figures show one in 10 girls in the UK are affected by period poverty – forcing many to miss school as a result. From Monday, schools and colleges across the country will be able to order a range of environmentally friendly period products from supplier phs Group, making period products readily available for all young people when they need them. Children and families minister, Michelle Donelan, said: “Periods are a normal part of everyday life and we do not want young people missing out on lessons because of them. “We know that it is not easy for everyone to access period products where and when they need them. This scheme will deal with those problems so young people can go about their daily lives without getting caught out if they have come on their period unexpectedly, forgotten to bring products with them or if they can’t… Read full this story
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