FREE DfE Safeguarding Training for all Early Years staff!  The DfE has launched free safeguarding training for all early years staff.  The training and associated materials are available via the Virtual College. Developed with NSPCC learning, the safeguarding package of training materials includes tips on how to build a culture of safeguarding in settings and […]

All Schools! Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy for 2026 – 2027 The North Yorkshire Safeguarding Children Partnership (NYSCP) are pleased to share with you the updated Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy template (Including North Yorkshire Local Safeguarding Procedures) for 2026/2027. The updated policy has been aligned to the ‘for information only’ version of Keeping Children […]

Have Your Say: Shaping the Future of Help, Support and Child Protection The Department for Education has launched a significant national consultation on the future of safeguarding, early help and child protection in England. The consultation, Improving Help and Child Protection: Revised Framework, seeks views on proposed changes to key statutory guidance and arrangements that […]

Grow Emotional Resilience Together with Togetherness Parents and carers across North Yorkshire can access a range of free online parenting courses through Togetherness, designed to help families build stronger relationships, understand children’s behaviour, and support emotional wellbeing. Created by clinical psychologists in partnership with health professionals and parents, Togetherness offers practical, evidence-based learning that can […]

Helping Children Stay Safe Online This Summer The summer holidays can be a wonderful time for children and young people to relax, socialise and enjoy their favourite online activities. However, with more free time and less routine, many children spend significantly longer online during the school break. To help parents and carers navigate the online […]

New Training Resource: Understanding Slavery and Trafficking Risk Orders (STROs) The North Yorkshire Safeguarding Children Partnership (NYSCP) is pleased to share a valuable new training resource developed by the National County Lines Coordination Centre (NCLCC). The NCLCC, funded by the Home Office, coordinates national law enforcement activity across England and Wales to tackle county lines […]

Domestic Homicide Review Published Following the Death of Jayne The Safer North Yorkshire Partnership has published the Domestic Homicide Review (DHR) Overview Report and Executive Summary relating to Jayne, who tragically died in Malton in 2024. The review examines the circumstances surrounding her death and identifies important learning for agencies working to prevent domestic abuse […]

 Be a water watcher and actively supervise children in and around the water at all times. Don’t rely on older children to supervise younger children.  Don’t assume that because a child can swim, they will be safe. Even strong swimmers can get into difficulty quickly.  Even if you’re not planning to be near the water, […]

New Help for Those Working with Children The North Yorkshire Safeguarding Children Partnership (NYSCP) Business Unit has launched a new section of the NYSCP website designed to support staff who work alongside children but may not have a specific safeguarding role. This includes colleagues such as caretakers, lunchtime supervisors, administrators, reception staff, transport staff, catering […]

Join Our Team: MACE and Contextual Safeguarding Officer North Yorkshire Safeguarding Children Partnership (NYSCP) is seeking a skilled and passionate professional to join our team as a MACE and Contextual Safeguarding Officer. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in strengthening our multi-agency response to child exploitation and extra-familial harm, helping to […]