Safeguarding for children
North Yorkshire County Council (NYCC) has a general duty under the Children Act 1989 and the Children Act 2004 to safeguard and promote the welfare of children who are in need and to promote the upbringing of such children by their families. In addition, the County Council is obliged to ensure that children in need of protection in its area are protected from significant harm.
The Children and Young People's Service takes a lead responsibility in child protection investigations although referrals can come from all sorts of people such as the police, health, schools or the voluntary sector. We work closely with all of these agencies to make children and young people are safe. We believe that all children have an absolute and equal right to a childhood free from abuse, neglect or exploitation and that parents or carers have a right to be informed about any concern about their child's welfare or any action taken to safeguard and promote their child's welfare, providing this does not compromise the child's safety. This section of our website - explains what child abuse is
- helps you to understand what happens when a child or young person tells someone about being abused (see the Child Protection page)
- has links to information on other websites about some things that may be worrying you such as safe surfing or bullying
- has contact details for organisations who can offer support to children and families on a wide range of issues and links to web sites you may find useful.
You may be visiting this site just for general information. However, if you or anyone you know who is under 19 is being abused or neglected, please contact us or the Police on the numbers shown below. In an emergency, always ring 999
Child protection - frequently asked questions
Child protection conference - frequently asked questions
- Please note: All external websites open in a new browser window and NYCC is not responsible for the content of external websites.
- CEOP - click clever, click safe
To report any instance of sexual contact or harmful material or for help and advice on using the internet safely.
- ChildLine
ChildLine is the free 24-hour helpline for children and young people who can call their helpline on 0800 1111 about any problem, at any time - day or night. ChildLine counsellors are there to help you find ways to sort things out.
- Kidscape
UK charity committed to preventing bullying
- National Society for the Protection of Children
A free 24-hour child protection helpline on 0808 800 5000 provides information, advice and counselling to anyone concerned about a child's safety.
- NHS Choices - talking about sex
Talking about sex doesn't have to be as difficult as you think.
- North Yorkshire Safeguarding Children Board
Advice and information for children, families and professionals about local child protection arrangements.
- Thesite.org
TheSite.org aims to be the first place all young adults turn to when they need support and guidance through life.
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Customer services centre (social care enquiries)
Full contact details for the customer services centre, including how to call in personally, can be found below.
social.care@northyorks.gov.uk
Tel: 0845 034 9410
Fax: 01609 532009
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North Yorkshire safeguarding children board
ann.mcmorris@northyorks.gov.uk
Tel: 01609 535182
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Emergency duty team
edt@northyorks.gov.uk
Tel: 0845 034 9417
Fax: 01347 824648 (out of hours only). For all other faxes, please ring in advance to obtain the fax number to ensure people's confidentiality is maintained.
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