Children and young people at school often require support in personal care. Children in the early years of school, and those with physical disabilities, and learning difficulties may require assistance in managing their personal needs. Other pupils,because of accident or illness, may also at some time require such assistance.

Definition of intimate care

Intimate care is any assistance that involves touching a child while carrying out a procedure that most children are able to do for themselves, but some are unable to manage without help. This may involve help with eating, drinking, dressing and matters of personal hygiene such as washing and toileting. In some instances more specialised intimate assistance may be needed for children with physical or medical difficulties.

Please go to our policies page to view our Intimate Care Policy.