School outlaws hugging, high-fiving and shaking hands under strict touching ban
dailystar.co.ukstudents at Mossley Hollins High School were told in a recent school newsletter that to improve the “positive school culture”, pupils were banned from any physical contact – including hugging, high-fiving, and holding hands.The rule was introduced for a number of reasons, the school says, including to ensure that students “feel safe in school, have ‘a supportive environment in and outside of lessons”.READ MORE: Headteacher demands parents are fined because so many pupils are not in schoolBut some parents have described the policy as "harsh" and "robotic".The note explaining the new rule goes on to explain how it will be policed in practical terms.
It said: “What does ‘no contact’ actually mean for our students?"Always be safe by being careful and showing courtesy. No toy fighting or rough play.
Never push or pull others. Keep your hands and feet to yourself."Physical contact and verbal abuse to others are not permitted.
No jumping on each other, cuddling and no carrying of each other. No throwing of any objects"No holding places or jumping in line when queuing for lunch.
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