Designated Safeguarding Lead webinar training is now available to book, please visit the training pages here for more details 3rd July NYCC Comprehensive Child Protection Pathway webinar ( for new DSL or new Deputy DSLs) 10 – 3pm 8th July NYCC Comprehensive Child Protection Pathway refresher ( for existing DSLs) webinar 10 – 12pm
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Updated Addendum to School Child Protection Policy
An updated addendum to the school sample child protection policy has been released. The update reflects school’s wider reopening arrangements for safeguarding and child protection. This update replaces the previous Addendum released in April 2020. Download the addendum below and for further information in safeguarding children during coronavirus please visit Safeguarding Children During Coronavirus page.
NYSCP Home Environment Assessment Tool (HEAT)
We are pleased to launch the NYSCP Home Environment Assessment Tool (HEAT) and practitioner guidance. The assessment will support practitioners in identifying risks within the family home where actions can taken to address those risks to improve home conditions and safety for children. To access the HEAT and practitioner guidance, download them below:
North Yorkshire Duty Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) Telephone Number has Changed
The phone number to speak to the North Yorkshire Duty Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) has changed. You should now contact the North Yorkshire Duty LADO on 01609 533080 should you wish to speak to somebody in relation to managing an allegation against a member of staff or a volunteer who works in North Yorkshire […]
Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) Services across Yorkshire & the Humber
SARC services are still available during the Covid-19 Pandemic Mountain Healthcare provides Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) services across Yorkshire and the Humber. They are still operating during the Covid-19 pandemic, with all services being carried out in line with current guidance and with additional health and safety measures in place. For information download the […]
New Website Launched To Support Children and Young People’s Mental Health
A new website has been launched, dedicated to helping children and young people in North Yorkshire find mental health support. The Go-To – https://www.thegoto.org.uk/ – is designed to be a portal or ‘single point of information’ showcasing the mental health support services offered by different agencies in the county. The website has been developed by […]
Well done Amy !
A North Yorkshire social worker has won a national award for her exceptional work in keeping a group of vulnerable girls safe from serious harm.Amy Bendall, from the Harrogate Safeguarding Children Team, carried out the work as part of North Yorkshire’s Multi Agency Child Exploitation (MACE) partnership working arrangements. She was one of 20 national […]
Updated Early Help Assessment Form
An updated Early Help Assessment Form is now live on the NYSCP website. The update includes the children&families@northyorks.gov.uk email address within the form and changes to the consent section removing the requirement for referrers to complete a separate Children & Families Service consent form. This changes ensures the Early Help Assessment Form is consistent with […]
Relationship Matters
Relationship Matters is a new partnership between North Yorkshire County Council and Local Authorities across Yorkshire and the Humber region helping families who may be having relationship difficulties. In response to the DWP Reducing Parental Conflict Programme a new website has been launched to offer families information, tips, help and support. All relationships have tricky […]
Volunteer Guidance for Safeguarding Children and Adults
The North Yorkshire Safeguarding Children Partnership together with the North Yorkshire Safeguarding Adults Board have developed a short video and one minute guide to raise awareness of safeguarding issues for anyone volunteering during the Coronavirus outbreak.