Nursery World - Toilet training: A wee problem

Parents are likely to turn to their child's nursery for advice and support when potty training time comes, and your setting's good practice can give them a helpful lead towards this important milestone, as Penny Tassoni explains

Toilet training is one of those major topics that can make parents feel very anxious. It is not surprising that many parents seek the advice, support and reassurance of their child's nursery about this issue. It is particularly important for parents and childcarers to work together when it comes time for toilet training, which is normally any time between the ages of 18 months and three years, depending on a child's physical and psychological development. 'The majority of our parents rely on us to take a lead in toilet training - they value our professional opinion. It can also be easier for us to assess a child's language and physical development as we are with the child for significant amounts of time,' says Elaine Piper, director of The Gables nursery chain. 'Part of our success at toilet training is also linked to the attitude that we have about it. We try not to make an issue out of it and we are very sensitive to each child's needs.'

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