By Madeleine Ross For MailonlinePublished: 19:55 EST, 10 January 2023 | Updated: 19:56 EST, 10 January 2023A secondary school has banned all physical contact between pupils and romantic relationships - even hugging and holding hands. Chelmsford secondary school, Hylands School, said they 'do not allow' romantic relationships in a 'draconian' crackdown on physical touch. The letter sent by the Chelmsford school says forms of physical contact which are not tolerated include 'any aggressive physical contact, hugging, holding hands, slapping someone, etc.' 'While we want your children to make really positive friendships, hopefully lifelong ones, we don't allow romantic relationships at Hylands. 'Most parents and pupils support this policy which engenders mutual respect and encourages pupils to behave professionally as any future employer would expect.'

Source: Daily Nation January 11, 2023 03:27 UTC