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:
Good parenting involves caring for children’s basic needs which includes:
- keeping them safe
- showing them warmth and love
- providing the stimulation needed for their development and to help them achieve their potential
- providing a stable environment where they experience consistent guidance and boundaries.
As a parent, carer, neighbour or anyone in contact with children and families you may at times have concerns about the welfare of a child. These could be concerns about their development, appearance or behaviour which may indicate signs of abuse.
What should I do if I am concerned about a child?
It is important to act as quickly as possible if you think a child is being harmed.
If you think a child may be in danger, is at risk, is being mistreated or you have concerns about a child's well-being you should pass on your concerns to children's social care or the police.
If you think a child is being abused or neglected, contact:
Outside office hours
Outside of office hours, please contact the emergency duty team:
If a child is suffering abuse and requires urgent attention because of immediate danger, call the Police on 999
Further information on support for families, children’s social care and the process can be found on the East Riding of Yorkshire Council Support for Families webpage
Private fostering
Information and advice on private fostering, including statutory requirements and reporting requirements.
Child protection conferences
Attending a core group information following a child protection conference.
Safer sleeping
Information about safer sleeping for babies including co-sleeping and cot sleeping.
Online safety
The definition of online safety, including where to find extra information and resources.
Dogs and children
Help and advice on how to ensure children stay safe and have happy experiences with dogs in and around the home.