Safer Sleep Week 2026 Safer Sleep Week 2026 will run from 9 – 15 March. This is a national awareness campaign run by the Lullaby Trust targeting anyone looking after a young baby. We raise awareness of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and the simple advice that reduces the risk of it occurring. The theme […]

One Touch tri.x user guide video One Touch tri.x houses the North Yorkshire Safeguarding Children Partnership Procedures Manual, containing vital procedures and practice guidance. One Touch tri.x has produced a user guide video, which navigates partners around what is available: The full manual can be accessed here: Welcome to the North Yorkshire Safeguarding Children… Partners […]

Calling all Early Years providers in North Yorkshire! Self-Assessment Safeguarding Audit Templates are now available here on the NYSCP website for your use. Aligned to the EYFS framework, whilst not mandatory, regular self-assessments are recommended for all early years providers for your own records and peace of mind, and to ensure you are complying with […]

Safety Alert – Baby Sleep Pillows The Office for Product Safety and Standards has instructed businesses to remove unsafe products from the market and not to sell or market pillows for babies under one. But many of these sleep pillows are already in families’ homes. And, some are still available to buy online with misleading […]

Parents and carers in North Yorkshire are being reminded to use their local community pharmacy if their child needs help with minor illnesses or ailments. The NHS Pharmacy First service allows children to access treatment for five common conditions without needing a GP appointment. Children can receive NHS treatment, including antibiotics where appropriate, for five […]

Creating Connection After Loss – 12 Week Art Therapy Course Wellspring Therapy and Training is setting up a new 12-week art therapy group for mothers and babies who have experienced pregnancy, neonatal, or infant loss. The loss of a child can deeply affect future pregnancies and early parenting. Creating Connection After Loss offers a safe, […]

LookCloser Programme of Learning: January– March 2026 We are pleased to share details of the Children’s Society’s upcoming #LookCloser Programme of Learning events for January– March 2026.  #LookCloser is a partnership campaign between The Children’s Society, the National County Lines Co-ordination Centre and the British Transport Police, aiming to raise awareness of child exploitation and abuse and to […]

‘What I wish my parents or carers knew…’: A guide for parents and carers on managing children’s digital lives Earlier in December, the Children’s Commissioner released a new online safety guide to support parents and carers in managing children’s digital lives. She writes: Supporting children’s safety online is a shared responsibility for parents, professionals, politicians […]

Safe Online Christmas A lot of preparation for our festive season and the holiday itself involves going online – whether it’s for buying gifts or decorations, ordering festive food, exchanging online greetings or chatting with friends or family. But because we’re busy and maybe distracted, we’re sometimes less careful than usual, making us open to […]

Working with Autistic Parents – National Guidance. A new document produced by Research in Practice is now available on the NYSCP, procedures, practice guidance and one-minute guides page. This frontline briefing is intended for child and family social care practitioners and other professionals, such as occupational therapists, who work directly with Autistic parents or carers […]