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Selby Educational Trust (SET) and its member schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. If you have concerns about a child, you should contact the relevant authorities or the safeguarding team at the specific school.
Key Safeguarding Documents
Key Safeguarding Documents
Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025
Making a safeguarding referral
The procedure for reporting a safeguarding concern for children in the Selby area is handled by North Yorkshire Council's Children and Families Service.
If a child is in immediate danger, call the police on 999.
For non-emergency referrals, contact the North Yorkshire Multi-Agency Screening Team:
Phone (urgent concerns): 0300 131 2131. When prompted, say "children's social care".
Phone (general): 01609 535633 for the Selby locality team.
The procedure for reporting a safeguarding concern in the Leeds area is handed by Leeds Children's Social Work Service.
If a child is in immediate danger, call the police on 999.
For non-emergency referrals, contact the North Yorkshire Multi-Agency Screening Team:
You can contact Children’s Social Work Services on 0113 222 4403 (Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, except Wednesdays when we're open from 10am). You don't need to give your name if you don't want to.
Broader safeguarding resources
The following additional resources and organisations are available for safeguarding and welfare concerns:
Provides multi-agency procedures and guidance for those working with children in North Yorkshire.
Provides multi-agency procedures and guidance for those working with children in Leeds.
The UK's leading children's charity offers a 24/7 helpline for confidential advice and support. Call 0808 800 5000.
Offers a free, private, and confidential service for children and young people. Call 0800 1111
Useful Links for Parents/Carers
Provides resources for parents on online safety and reporting concerns.
Offers information on popular apps, sites, and games used by children.
Provides guides for setting up parental controls and advice on issues like cyberbullying.
Use parental controls on various devices and talk to your children about these boundaries.
Mental and emotional health
Offers a Parents Helpline and an A–Z guide on children's mental health.
Provides practical advice for supporting mental health in children and young people.
A free online portal with advice on children's mental health.
Bullying and harassment
Offers tools and resources for parents, including advice on cyberbullying.
Provides a parent advice line and workshops for children.
Wider safeguarding issues
The NSPCC's "Talk PANTS" guide teaches children the "underwear rule".
NSPCC Helpline (for criminal exploitation)
Police.uk (for non-emergency 101 information)
GOV.UK (for contacting police and reporting terrorism)
The Go-To - Emotional wellbeing and mental health
Stop It Now - Lucy Faithfull Foundation
IDAS
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