Now get this!

A school in Kent has installed lockable gates to stop pupils using the toilets during lessons resulting in some parents limiting the quantities of drink they give their children who are then returning home with headaches.

The school said that ‘Pupils are able to access toilets, student services and pastoral rooms throughout the day, but should follow the school systems. ‘During lesson time pupils should register at their lesson and use the teachers “out of lesson” pass to gain access to the bathrooms or attend one of the pastoral rooms.

‘This ensures we know the location of all pupils and can safeguard them effectively. ‘Like all schools, we try to encourage students to use the toilets at the most appropriate times to avoid lessons being disruptive, however, if a child needs to use the toilet then they are permitted to do so especially when they have a medical condition that may require it more frequently.

‘Shutters are used on site to prevent unauthorised use of the toilets when they are not supervised which improves both student safety and helps avoid any vandalism.

‘We have specifically opted to use shutters rather than doors as this allows a clear view into the communal area of the toilet for staff when walking the site.

They added that the shutters that had been installed were a safety measure.

‘We take our responsibility to safeguard and educate pupils extremely seriously and will continue to support our pupils to be the best that they can be.’

So there!

Meanwhile at the other end of the scale in Brixton a flat is on offer offering a room with a view.

So how do you fancy renting a £900 per month room in Brixton which somewhat unusually features an open plan en suite shower room, described on the tiling on the shower floor as the “nudie-rudie”

The unusual wash area is right next to the double bedroom but there are no walls, or a door to create any sort of privacy, meaning any friends stopping the night will have to be very close indeed.

Although there is a glass screen in place to stop the shower from splashing soapy water all over the duvet, this is clear and unfrosted, meaning everything will be very much on display.

An open block is situated where the door would usually be, while waist-height walls may cover your modesty if you’re not particularly tall.

The advert for the offering describes the curious en suite as “open”, describing it as an open ensuite with a full king size bed and plenty of storage”.

For those who prefer to shower behind closed doors, a smaller room in the same property is available for £750, with a downstairs bathroom appearing to have both walls and a solid door.

Seems every pricey to me, but maybe I’m way out of touch!

See you next time,
Scott