Nursey staff claim they can’t kiss children in their care over fears they would be accused of abuse

Nursey staff claim they can’t kiss children in their care over fears they will be accused of abuse by parents

• Two thirds of nursery staff are not allowed to kiss children in their care
• Staff worry they could get accused of abuse, or criticised by parents
• Former Ofcom inspector said you can make children feel safe without kissing them 

Two thirds of nursery staff are not allowed to kiss children in their care, a survey revealed.

Of the 1,125 respondents to the poll, only 33 per cent said they were permitted to kiss children at work.

‘It is very sad so many nursery staff feel unable to show affection. It’s vital children feel love and warmth from the staff. 

Staff obviously worry they could get accused of abuse, or criticised by parents,’ said Sue Learner, editor of daynurseries.co.uk which carried out the survey.

Two thirds of nursery staff are not allowed to kiss children in their care, a survey revealed

She added children deserve physical attention and staff should not be afraid to give kisses. 

But John Warren, who has worked in the childcare industry for over 30 years, and was an Ofsted inspector, said kissing should not be allowed at nurseries. 

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He explained: ‘Parents want children to be safe we can achieve this without kissing.’

Rachel Munro-Peebles, co-founder of Fount Nursery in London, said that while staff were allowed to kiss children on the cheeks, hands and forehead, it was not something they promoted.

She added: ‘If children show affection towards staff, they should be able to show it back.’

Of the 1,125 respondents to the poll, only 33 per cent said they were permitted to kiss children at work

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