Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. At our school, keeping children safe is at the heart of everything we do. We work closely with families, the Local Authority and a wide range of agencies to ensure that every child is protected, listened to and supported.
If you are ever worried about a child, please contact us immediately. If a child is in immediate danger, call 999.
If you are worried about a child
- Police (emergency): 999
- North Yorkshire Children & Families Service (non‑emergency): 01609 780780
- Multi‑Agency Screening Team (MAST): 0300 131 2131
- NSPCC Helpline: 0808 800 5000
North Yorkshire Safeguarding Children Partnership (NYSCP)
The NYSCP provides clear guidance for parents, carers and professionals on keeping children safe, recognising concerns and accessing support.
- North Yorkshire Safeguarding Children Partnership (NYSCP): https://www.safeguardingchildren.co.uk (safeguardingchildren.co.uk in Bing)
Early Help and Family Support
Early Help provides support for families at the right time, helping to prevent small worries becoming bigger problems.
- Early Help (North Yorkshire): https://www.safeguardingchildren.co.uk/parents-carers/early-help/ (safeguardingchildren.co.uk in Bing)
Child Exploitation Awareness
Information for parents on recognising and preventing child exploitation, including online risks, grooming and county lines.
- Be Aware – Child Exploitation Hub (NYSCP): https://www.safeguardingchildren.co.uk/beaware/ (safeguardingchildren.co.uk in Bing)
Online Safety for Parents
We encourage all families to stay informed about online safety, social media, gaming and parental controls.
- NSPCC Online Safety: https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/ (nspcc.org.uk in Bing)
- Internet Matters: https://www.internetmatters.org
- UK Safer Internet Centre: https://www.saferinternet.org.uk (saferinternet.org.uk in Bing)
- CEOP – Report Online Abuse: https://www.ceop.police.uk
- Childnet: https://www.childnet.com
- Common Sense Media: https://www.commonsensemedia.org
Prevent Duty
Information for parents about the national Prevent strategy and how schools safeguard children from radicalisation.
- Prevent Duty Guidance: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/prevent-duty-guidance (gov.uk in Bing)
Statutory Guidance
These national documents explain how schools keep children safe.
- Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE): https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/keeping-children-safe-in-education (gov.uk in Bing)
- Working Together to Safeguard Children: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/working-together-to-safeguard-children (gov.uk in Bing)
Operation Encompass
Our school is part of Operation Encompass, which supports children experiencing domestic abuse.
- Operation Encompass: https://www.operationencompass.org
Disclaimer : We can take no responsibility for the content of external websites.
Parent View
Parent View – Give Ofsted your view on your child’s school
CEOP
CEOP – Helping to keep children and young people safe from sexual abuse and grooming online
OFSTED
Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and Skills (Ofsted) is a department of the UK government.
Department for Education
Department for Education is responsible for education and children’s services in England
Think You Know
Internet Safety for Children and Adults
North Yorkshire Council
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Tech and Play
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North Yorkshire Outdoor Learning Service
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