Advancing Period Equality in Education

Making sure that every learner has what they need during their periods, so nobody misses our on their education.

Creating period equality in Education

Creating period equality in education ensures that all learners have equal access to learning opportunities, free from the barriers and stigma associated with periods, fostering a supportive and inclusive educational environment.

Are period products free where you are?

At phs Group, we believe that no learner should ever face barriers to their education simply because of their period. Creating period equality in education is a matter of equality, dignity, and ensuring that every learner has the opportunity to thrive and learn.

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Did you know

1 in 9 learners told us they have missed school or college because they could not afford period products.

Our Beliefs

At phs Group, we believe that no learner should ever face barriers to their education simply because of their period. Creating period equality in education is a matter of equality, dignity, and ensuring that every learner has the opportunity to thrive.

Our Commitment

Since 2019, phs embraced the mission to foster period equality within the educational. This commitment was demonstrated through our participation in the government's period taskforce, to address and dismantle the barriers caused by menstruation in schools.

Our Support

We’ve supported period-focused charities, amplifying their impact and reach, and we’ve also innovated in the space by creating a period podcast, which serves as a platform for education, discussion, and de-stigmatisation of periods.

Our Collaboration

Collaborating with the Department for Education and local authorities, phs has played a pivotal role in the implementation of period equality initiatives. Our efforts contributed to delivering free period products and resources to over 20,000 schools.

Our Action

Through these actions, phs has shown a deep commitment to making period equality a reality in the educational landscape, recognising its fundamental role in fostering an inclusive and equitable learning environment for all.

in 12 girls said they did not have access to any period products

of learners told us that they believe period equality is a real issue

of learners are unable to do their schoolwork because of their periods

of learners miss out on day-to-day activities because of their periods

The amount of hygiene waste we diverted away from landfill as of 2023 thanks to phs LifeCycle Strategy

While free period products are made available to those who need them at schools and colleges, over half surveyed (52%) did not find them freely available in washrooms.

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