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Touch / Physical Contact Policies

Guidance to support policy creation around touch and physical contact.

These resources support schools and services in developing safe, consistent, and relationship-centred approaches to touch and physical contact.

They combine safeguarding principles with evidence from neuroscience, child development, and professional practice to help staff make confident, informed decisions.

By using the support guide and the accompanying template, leaders can ensure that their policies reflect both legal responsibilities and the emotional and developmental needs of the children and young people they support.

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