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Contents Foreward What is child abuse? Some typical indications of abuse? Responding to suspicions or allegations Action if there are concerns Suspected abuse Confidentiality Listening to children Good practice guidelines Late collection of children WASC Code of Conduct Discipline Physical contact Bullying References Download Policy here |
PHYSICAL
CONTACT Physical
contact can be used appropriately to instruct, encourage, protect or comfort.
The aims of these guidelines relating to physical contact are to
provide WASC volunteers and children with appropriate types and contexts for
touching. Physical
contact between adults and children should only be used when the aim is to: - ¨
Develop
swimming skills or techniques. ¨
To
treat an injury. ¨
To
prevent an injury. Physical
contact should not involve touching genital areas, buttocks or breasts. Physical
contact should always meet the need of the child and not the need of the
adult. Physical
contact should be fully explained to the child and, with the exception of an
emergency, permission should be sought. Physical
contact should not take place in secret or out of sight of others. Records
of injuries should be fully recorded. |