ICON – Babies Cry, You Can Cope programme supports parents and carers manage normal infant crying and to prevent abusive head trauma injuries to babies caused by shaking, also referred to as ‘shaken baby syndrome’. ICON is an evidenced-based programme designed to help parents and carers understand the normal crying pattern of young infants and […]

A virtual, online conference will take place between Monday 21 and Friday 25 June, to mark Safeguarding Week 2021. Partners from Safeguarding Adults Boards, Children’s Safeguarding Partnerships, Community Safety Partnerships across North Yorkshire, the City of York and East Riding have come together and developed an extensive programme of learning events, seminars and interactive sessions […]

Communities in North Yorkshire are being urged to be alert to changes in children and young people which could suggest they are suffering “hidden harm” or abuse. As more meeting places, clubs and venues open up as further Covid-19 restrictions are expected to be eased over the coming weeks, North Yorkshire’s Safeguarding Children Partnership (NYSCP) […]

The webinar will cover the following areas: Launch of the framework for decision-making: Threshold guide Re-visiting the NYSCP Early Help Strategy What does a good referral look like? The Local Protocol – What happens when a case comes into the statutory services? Launch of the Solihull Parenting Programme These webinars are aimed at anyone who […]

And would love your help.   Self-harm is a huge issue that affects a lot of people. They want to help design a service that works for as many people as possible. If you have had help for self-harm, you might have opinions about the support you received. They would like to hear what they are.  If […]

In light of mental health awareness week this week, three training courses are available with CAST Learning Solutions. For those living / volunteering / working in North Yorkshire are eligible, and places will be fully funded. Course title Places available Dates and times Youth Mental Health Aware 12 June 16th 9am to 1pm (4 hours) […]

Early Years Providers Safeguarding Audit Toolkits The Safeguarding Audit Toolkits for early years providers have been updated.  The toolkits are to support the assessment of safeguarding practices to make sure adequate arrangements are in place.  Completion of the toolkit is not mandatory but designed as a support tool ensure compliance with the safeguarding and welfare […]

 This year the theme is Nature and how connecting with the natural world can support good mental health. Monday 10 May 2021: Today marks the launch of Mental Health Awareness Week, the UK’s national week to raise awareness of mental health.   The week, which is hosted by the Mental Health Foundation, is in its 21st […]

Everyone’s Invited What is Everyone’s Invited? Everyone’s invited describe themselves as a movement committed to exposing rape culture. It was founded in June 2020 and allows people to provide testimonials about their experiences of harassment, abuse, assault and rape. Why should I be concerned about this website? We have been made aware of a website […]

NYSCP Aim to ensure “All children and young people are safe, happy, healthy and able to achieve in North Yorkshire” Are you someone with a passion for keeping children and young people safe? Would you like to be part of a highly-effective multi agency partnership that works hard to ensure young people are safe, happy, […]