Some pupils are struggling to access period products in schools, data shared with BBC News suggests.
But in Northern Ireland, Department for Education funding to provide period products in schools has beenAt Harlow College, in Essex, a tote bag filled with pads and tampons hangs on the back of unisex toilet cubicle doors.
The college has spent its allocated £7,000 on products this year and is hopeful funding will continue.As well as providing free tampons and sanitary pads, Gill's team distributes other products, including period underwear, which she says are increasingly popular Speech-and-language therapist Amy Smith-Patrick says some pupils need support to use the period products, so it would not be appropriate to leave pads in toilets for students to help themselves to.Now, students on their period can hand in a slip at reception or in class, in exchange for products - removing communication barriers and embarrassment.
But the head teacher at Minnie's school, who BBC News has decided not to identify, says if pupils have to ask for products, staff can discreetly keep track of which students might need additional support.
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