Procedures and Guidance
In focus:
Effective Support for Children, Young People & their Families in the East Riding of Yorkshire
View the introductory video for guidance, and how to use it to help inform your decision making.
Information Sharing and Consent Guidance
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Who we are
The East Riding Safeguarding Children Partnership (ERSCP) oversees and co-ordinates all of the work undertaken within the East Riding to keep children safe. It is a partnership between the East Riding of Yorkshire Council, Humberside Police and the NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board working alongside other relevant agencies. Read more about the ERSCP.
Who we are here for:
Parents, carers and family
Information and resources for parent, carers, neighbours or anyone in contact with children and families who may at times have concerns about the welfare of a child. Visit Parents, carers and family
Practitioners and professionals
Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children depends on effective joint working between agencies and professionals that have different roles and expertise. Visit Practitioners and professionals
Children and young people
If you or someone you know is being treated in a way that makes you feel scared or unsafe, or you feel very alone or unhappy, tell someone about it so they can try to help you. Visit Children and young people
Reporting concerns
If a child is suffering abuse and requires urgent attention because of immediate danger, call the Police on 999
If you need to make a safeguarding contact about a child or young person who is at risk of harm, abuse or neglect or who has significant vulnerabilities they should be referred to Children’s Safeguarding Hub.
During office hours
During office hours (Monday to Thursday 08.30am and 5pm, Friday 8.30 am-4.30pm), you can contact SAPH by telephone on:
Outside office hours
Outside of office hours, please contact the emergency duty team: