FOI request (FOIR-117572176)

I am making a request for information under the Freedom of Information Act on Tuesday, 7 May, 2019.

Details requested:

1. How many schools is your council responsible for?

-          Secondary schools:

-          Primary schools:

2. Has the council identified ‘period poverty’ as a priority?

-          Yes / No

3. How many schools provide or are due to provide paid-for sanitary provisions (e.g. sanitary towels, tampons) for pupils?

-          Number of secondary schools:

-          Name of secondary schools:

-          Number of primary schools:

-          Number of primary schools:

4. How many schools provide or are due to provide free sanitary products (e.g. sanitary towels, tampons) for pupils?

-          Number of secondary schools:

-          Name of secondary schools and format free sanitary products are provided e.g. basket in toilet, basket behind reception/school nurse, vending machine, on request to teacher:

-          Number of primary schools:

-          Number of primary schools and format free sanitary products are provided e.g. basket in toilet, basket behind reception/school nurse, on request to teacher:

5. Does your council have funding allocated for period poverty and/or providing free sanitary products within schools?

-          Yes / No

If Yes:

-          Amount:

-          Over what time period:

-          Source:

-          What has this money been used for / been allocated for?

6. Have you already invested or do you have plans to invest in any period poverty/free sanitary product measures? If so, please detail and include whether this has been completed or is planned for the future.

Information not held

This area is dealt with by East Sussex County Council Schools and Education, please visit their website for further information: www.eastsussex.gov.uk