A row over the inclusion of a gender-neutral toilet has erupted in a brand new Welsh primary school with some parents concerned it will result in the “forced sexualisation” of children. Ysgol Corn Hir, Llangefni, Anglesey only opened its doors for the first time yesterday (April 17), but has already found itself at the centre of controversy.
The £10m state-of-the-art school has replaced a same-name facility built in the 1980s that had outgrown its intake. Questions about the new toilet had been raised prior to opening after an online “sneak peek” of the new school raised a few eyebrows with a picture showing a toilet for binary, non-binary and disabled users. Some people labelled the loo sign as “ridiculous” but many others applauded the move.
Despite concerns about how the toilet will impact pupils, Anglesey Council explained the toilet is for adults only, and that pupil loos will still have separate male and female provision.
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