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Portland learners benefit from period equality initiative

Posted onPosted on 29th Apr

The phs Group, which is working with the Department for Education to supply every school and college in England with free period products – an initiative funded by the Government – has donated more than £200-worth of period products to Portland College.

Portland principal and chief executive, Mark Dale, said: “We are grateful for the generous donation of period products for our learners and citizens. Period poverty is huge and a very real issue for many people. This fantastic initiative enables us to provide a safe and discreet place for our young people to access free products and support.”

A spokesperson for phs commented: “One in 10 young women are unable to afford period products, according to research from children’s charity Plan International UK.  What’s more, independent research has suggested that the inability to access period products can have a detrimental impact on learners’ attendance and academic achievement.

“We’re working in partnership with the Department for Education to implement a new Period Product Provision programme which will ensure free period products are available to students who need them.”