Safeguarding children
If you suspect a child may be a victim of abuse or neglect contact the Safeguarding Children Team as soon as possible. For Out of Hours help contact the local Social Care Emergency Duty Team or the on-call Paediatrician at your local hospital.
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| Children’s Social Care – East Riding of Yorkshire |
01482 396 559 Out of hours 01382 241 273 |
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Children’s social care North Yorkshire |
01609 780780 |
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Children’s social care York |
01904 551900 |
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Out of hours Emergency Duty Team (North Yorkshire and York) |
01609 780780 |
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Police Vulnerable Persons Unit |
101 |
Making a child protection referral
Follow these important step
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Clearly document concerns and collate any family information that you aware of. |
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If you are unsure how to proceed, seek advice from your line manager, Children’s Social Care Team or the Duty Paediatrician at the local hospital. |
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If a child protection referral is required contact the Children’s Social Care Team to provide them with the details and information. Confirm that you are making a child protection referral. |
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Follow up the verbal referral in writing, within 48 hours. Retain a copy of your referral for your reference. |
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Wherever possible, share your intent to refer with parents / carers of child (exceptions outlined in child protection procedures). |
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Always follow child protection procedures. If you believe a child is at risk of immediate harm call the police or the Children’s Social Care. |
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Further information and child protection procedures can be found on the North Yorkshire Safeguarding Children Partnerships website www.safeguardingchildren.co.uk and the City of York Safeguarding Children Partnerships website www.saferchildrenyork.org.uk |
