This template is informational, not legal advice. Have a solicitor review before use.

Core sections to include

• Parties & children: Names, DOBs, schooling/medical notes (brief).
• Parental responsibility: Who holds PR and how decisions are made.
• Contact schedule: Term time, holidays, handover times/locations, transport.
• Communication rules: Channels, response times, tone (brief, factual).
• Health/education: How updates are shared; consent for treatments.
• Travel & passports: Notice periods, documents, consent process.
• Expenses: How costs are shared (school, clubs, transport).
• Safety & safeguarding: Supervision, third-party involvement, prohibited conduct.
• Dispute resolution: How to raise concerns, mediation steps, review dates.

Example clauses (plain language)

• Contact schedule (term time): "Alternate weekends Sat 10:00 to Sun 17:00. Midweek contact Wednesdays 16:00–19:00 at school pick-up/drop-off."
• Communication: "Use the agreed app for child-related matters. Responses within 24 hours unless urgent. No late-night messages unless urgent health/safety."
• Handover etiquette: "Arrive on time; no negative comments at handover. Child travels with necessary medication and school items."
• Travel: "Overseas travel requires written consent 21 days in advance with itinerary and contact number."
• Expenses: "Extracurricular fees split 50/50; uniforms by parent with the child that term; receipts shared monthly."
• Safety: "No alcohol/drugs at handover or during contact. Concerns logged and, if needed, raised via solicitor/mediator."

Tips for keeping it workable

• Keep clauses specific and dated (times, places, notice periods).
• Avoid subjective wording; use verifiable actions.
• Add a review date (e.g., every 6 months) to adjust as children’s needs change.
• Log breaches or issues in an incident diary with dates/times.

When to get help

• Disputes about safety, relocation, or travel.
• Allegations of coercive control or repeated breaches.
• Complex health/education needs requiring tailored arrangements.

FAQ

Is this legally binding? A signed plan can inform court orders but is not itself an order. Seek legal advice.
How do I handle changes? Use the communication channel, propose clear alternatives, and log agreements.
What if orders are breached? Log incidents factually, seek advice, and consider court remedies.
Emergencies? If anyone is unsafe, call 999; use safeguarding services as needed.