Free IDAS Vulnerability Training IDAS are giving businesses across York & North Yorkshire the opportunity to access a free, 50-minute, recorded online briefing designed to support safer streets and tackle violence against women and girls. Whether you run a café, bar, shop, restaurant, or public-facing service, this short video is ideal for staff inductions or team briefings—and shows your commitment to […]

Community Counselling has available FREE sessions for children and young people aged 7-17 in Ryedale. Suitable for clients experiencing a wide range of issues including anger, bullying, mild to moderate anxiety/stress, bereavement, low self-esteem, questions about their sexuality and life changes. Minimum of 10 sessions of face-to-face counselling at Stanley Harrison House in Malton. For […]

Intelligence Sharing: This summer, what you see and hear in your communities matters. This summer, we are relying on partners to share intelligence to help keep children safe. If you see or hear anything that feels suspicious, please share via the Police Community Intelligence Portal. To find out more about how and when to share […]

FREE training available. Talking to Children and Young People About Drugs Drink Drug Hub’s new training module Talking to Children and Young People About Drugs is now available to book. The course is aimed at parents, teachers, social workers, youth workers, and anyone who supports children and young people. Attached is a flyer. Please share […]

SAFEGUARDING AND CHILD PROTECTION POLICY (INCLUDING NORTH YORKSHIRE LOCAL SAFEGUARDING PROCEDURES) FOR 2025/2026 The North Yorkshire Safeguarding Children Partnership (NYSCP) are pleased to share with you the updated Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy (Including North Yorkshire Local Safeguarding Procedures) for 2025/2026. The format of the document is split into three sections namely; We advise that […]

Reading Well for Families NYC Library service are excited to share a fantastic new resource available across all North Yorkshire Libraries from 10th June 2025 – the Reading Well for Families collection, developed by The Reading Agency. This carefully curated collection of books is for expectant and new parents, carers, and anyone supporting people from pregnancy onwards. […]

LADO: Duty Number Update The LADO Duty Number has now been updated to 01609 798005 For all information and resources related to LADO and Managing Allegations Against Those Who Work or Volunteer with Children, visit here: NYSCP

Violence Survey Jo Coles, York and North Yorkshire Deputy Mayor for Policing, Fire and Crime, is calling on the public to share their views on violence and community safety in York and North Yorkshire. This year’s survey also includes specific questions about violence against women and girls.  Anyone who has been a victim of violence, […]

Children and young people’s guide to Working Together to Safeguard Children DfE is pleased to announce that a new children and young people’s illustrated guide to the statutory guidance Working Together to Safeguard Children has been published today.  This brilliant guide is accompanied by a short animation for children and young people which explains how […]

New Online Universal Referral From – Children & Families Service North Yorkshire Safeguarding Children partnership is pleased to announce, a new online referral form is being launched on 6 May 2025 to refer children and young people to the North Yorkshire Children and Families Service. The new form can be completed and submitted online and […]