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2. Appropriate Behaviours

2.1. Sexual Contact

You should:

  • Ensure your relationships with children, young people and adults stay within the boundaries of a professional relationship
  • Take care that your language or behaviour could not be misinterpreted as inappropriate
  • Not make sexual jokes, remarks or comments
  • Never discuss your own sexual relationships
  • Never touch a child, young person or adult when or where it is not deemed necessary or appropriate for your role

(Blackpool Council, iPool, 2023a)