Information for parents and carers

Information for parents and carers

The North Yorkshire Safeguarding Children Partnership (NYSCP) provides advice and guidance to parents and carers on a variety of subject. For more information please select from the below:

1. Allegations against staff
   1. LADO Referral – What happens next?
2. Bereavement Support
3. Caring for your baby
   1. ICON
   2. Safer sleep
4. Child exploitation
5. Child Protection Conferences – a guide for parents
6. Child Protection Medical Assessments
   1. What happens when your child needs a Child Protection Medical Assessment
7. Elective Home Education
   1. Elective Home Education
   2. Elective Home Education One Page Guide
8. Games, consoles, smart devices and how to keep your child safe
9. Hidden harm
10. ICON
11. Out of school Clubs and Settings
    1. Keeping Children Safe in Out of School Settings – guidance for parents
    2. Keeping Children Safe in Out of School Settings (link to the Government website)
12. Mental Health – Advice for parents
13. Private Fostering
14. Private Tutors, Coaches and Clubs – A guide for parents and carers
15. Online Safety
    1. Games, consoles, smart devices and how to keep your child safe
    2. Online Safety
    3. Reporting online images of my child
16. Safer Sleep for Babies
17. Self Harm and Suicidal Ideation

Useful Links to Other Sites

The following websites provide additional information for parents and carers on a variety of subject:

• Child Exploitation and Online Protection – If your child has been a victim of sexual online abuse or you’re worried this is happening to someone you know, let us know safely and securely
• NSPCC – The NSPCC provides wide ranging advice and guidance for parents and cares on a variety of safeguarding subjects
• NSPCC & O2 New Aware
• Parent Zone – help parents develop the right skills and understanding, so that their children can discover the possibilities and opportunities available to them online
• ThinkUKnow – Thinkuknow is the education programme from NCA-CEOP, a UK organisation which protects children both online and offline