Safeguarding Update: Changes to Regulated Activity for Volunteers Removal of the supervision exemption now in force From 1 September 2026, changes introduced through the Crime and Policing Act 2026 mean that the previous supervision exemption has been removed from the definition of regulated activity with children. This affects some volunteer roles that were previously exempt […]

Did you miss our September NYSCP learning events? This September we have run two lunchtime learning events looking at learning from recent safeguarding practice reviews and audits. Part of the role of North Yorkshire Safeguarding Children Partnership is to carry out reviews of individual cases, undertake multi-agency audits, and provides briefings on specific safeguarding issues. […]

New Information Sharing Duty Comes into Force A significant change to safeguarding legislation takes effect from 30 September 2026 The Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026 introduces a new statutory information-sharing duty intended to provide greater clarity and confidence for professionals when sharing information to safeguard and promote the welfare of children. The Department for […]

County Lines Awareness Webinar – Free Learning Opportunity for Safeguarding Professionals The National County Lines Coordination Centre (NCLCC) is hosting a free online County Lines Awareness Webinar on 30 September, 9:00am to 11:00am, providing professionals with an opportunity to develop their understanding of county lines exploitation and the risks faced by children and vulnerable adults. […]

Have Your Say on Community Safety Across York and North Yorkshire Residents, workers and communities across York and North Yorkshire are being encouraged to share their views and experiences by taking part in the 2026 Serious Violence Survey. The survey, led by York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority, aims to better understand people’s experiences of […]

Important Update: PAPYRUS and HOPELINE24/7 No Longer Operating We are saddened to share that PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide has ceased operating and, as a result, HOPELINE24/7 is no longer available. Reports confirm that the charity entered administration on 7 September 2026, bringing an end to nearly 30 years of work supporting young people, families, […]

Sleep Matters: Get Involved in National Sleep Awareness Campaigns and the Sleep for All Conference 2027 Sleep plays a vital role in children’s health, wellbeing, behaviour, learning and development. To help raise awareness of the importance of healthy sleep habits, The Sleep Charity is inviting professionals from health, education, social care and the voluntary sector […]

Book Your Place: NYSCP Developments in Safeguarding Learning Sessions – September 2026 The North Yorkshire Safeguarding Children Partnership (NYSCP) is pleased to be offering two Developments in Safeguarding online learning sessions during September. These free webinars provide an opportunity for practitioners across all agencies to learn from local safeguarding activity, reflect on practice and strengthen […]

Have your say on safety across York and North Yorkshire Residents are being invited to share their experiences and views through the 2026 York and North Yorkshire Violence Survey. The survey, launched by Jo Coles, Deputy Mayor for Policing, Fire and Crime, asks people how safe they feel in their communities and whether they have […]

Supporting Young People to Make Safer Choices Online From 5th to 31st August, North Yorkshire Council is supporting Counter Terrorism Policing’s “What You Share Leaves a Trace” campaign, which aims to raise awareness amongst young people about the risks and consequences of engaging with and sharing terrorist or extremist content online. Counter Terrorism Policing continues […]