Safeguarding children

We have a duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children in need and to promote the upbringing of such children by their families.

North Yorkshire Safeguarding Children Partnership

North Yorkshire Safeguarding Children Partnership undertakes the work of formerly of North Yorkshire Children’s Trust and North Yorkshire Safeguarding Children Board with the aim to ensure all children in North Yorkshire are safe, happy, healthy and achieving. 

Find out more about the North Yorkshire Safeguarding Children Partnership.

Worried about a child?

Where there are significant immediate concerns about the safety of a child, professionals should contact the police on 999.

Find out what to do if you are worried about a child.

Parents and carers

View resources and support available to parents and carers.