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Information and latest news on snow disruption to services in York
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Choosing a service—accreditation schemes It is very important that ...
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Updating your details How to update childcare providers, organisations or ...
Online Updating
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Disclaimer—important information about the Family Service Directory Whilst the ...
My Information
My Information This page is aimed at people who ...
School Club Links
School-Club-Links and the New School-Club-Links Framework. A School-Club-Link is ...
Children
Events, activities and information on health issues and education for children
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Choosing a service safely
 
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Anti Bullying
Bullying can happen to anyone at any age. Bullying is when someone deliberately hurts you and usually happens over time.
Ask Anything!
Ask anything! Do you ever have times when you ...
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Young people
Staying safe, careers and activities for young people.
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Choosing a service safely
 
Service accreditation
 
School-Club-Links
 
Ask Anything...
Ask anything! Do you ever have times when you ...
Bullying
Bullying can happen to anyone at any age. Bullying is when someone deliberately hurts you and usually happens over time.
Futures4Me
My Future Are you aged between 13 and 19 ...
Choosing your options
Options available to young people in York at ages 14, 16 and 18
14+
14+ (Key Stage 4) In Years 10 and 11, ...
Foundation Learning
Foundation Learning (14+)What is Foundation Learning? Foundation Learning provides ...
GCSEs
GCSEsWhat are GCSEs? GCSEs are the main qualification taken ...
Other qualifications
Other qualifications (14+)Diplomas Diplomas offer a mix of classroom ...
16+
16+ Once you get to 16, you've got some ...
Foundation Learning
Foundation Learning (16+) Foundation Learning provides a personalised, tailored ...
Level 2
Level 2 (16+) Level 2 courses are available at ...
A Level
A-Level (Level 3)What are AS and A levels? AS ...
BTECs and Diplomas
Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma BTEC Diplomas allow you ...
International Baccalaureate
International Baccalaureate Diploma (Level 3)What is the International Baccalaureate ...
Apprenticeships
ApprenticeshipsWhy should a young person become an Apprentice? Apprenticeships ...
18+
18+ By the time you reach 18, you'll need ...
Higher Education
Higher EducationWhat is higher education? Higher Education (HE) means ...
Gap Year
Gap Year You may want to take a break ...
Employment
Employment Most people leaving school/college with advanced/level 3 qualifications ...
Work and training
Work and training Looking for work takes time and ...
Where to look
Where to look for vacancies Not all job vacancies ...
CVs, letters and applications
CVs, letters and application forms Every job vacancy attracts ...
Interviews
Going for an interview Most people feel nervous before ...
Jobs with training
Jobs with training If you decide to go straight ...
Starting your own business
Starting your own business Lots of people like the ...
Employment rights
Employment rights Whilst at work, you have rights to ...
Vacancy and employer lists
Vacancy and employer listsVacancy bulletinsApprenticeshipsCity centre vacanciesVacancies on Get ...
Volunteering
Volunteering Volunteering means giving up some of your free ...
Special Needs
Young people with additional needs and disabled young people ...
Money
Money Depending on your family circumstances and what you ...
My York
My York Life's not all about work! Want to ...
Young Carers
Virtual ...
Health
Being Healthy Being healthy can mean being physically healthy, ...
Teenage Pregnancy
Find out more about teenage pregnancy and sexual health. Who can help you, pregnancy testing, STI screening and contraception.
Young persons guide to substance misuse
Substance misuse related Information for young people, including advice and where to get help.
Drug Questionnaire
How much do you use drugs or alcohol? Do you need help? Find out by taking our questionnaire.
Drug Questionnaire Results
Drug questionnaire results. Reducing dangers and risks.
Drugs Quiz
What do you know about drugs? Take the quiz to find out and learn more about the myths surrounding drug use.
Drugs Quiz Answers
Drugs quiz answers.
Jobs and Money
The jobs and money page provides information on childcare costs, bills, family finances, employment and housing.
YorSay
YorSay—an introduction All services within the Yor-Ok children’s trust ...
Get involved and get your voice heard
There are lots of different ways that you can get involved! It could be finding an activity you like, it could be volunteering or it could be having your voice heard. Find your way of getting involved below!
YorKash
YorKash - £145,000 is a lot of money, do you want to help spend it?
York Youth Council
York Youth ...
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Rights and Advocacy Service
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Rights and Advocacy Service
 
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Parents
Information, advice and support about being a parent.
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Choosing a Service
Choosing a service—what you need to know Choosing services safely ...
Accreditation
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School Club Links
School-Club-Links and the New School-Club-Links Framework. A School-Club-Link is ...
Events
Activities for Under 5’s and ...
Bullying
Bullying can happen to anyone at any age. Bullying is when someone deliberately hurts you and usually happens over time.
Childcare
Childcare in York and what support is available.
Childcare Options
What different childcare options are ...
Childcare for disabled children or young people
 
Find childcare in York
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All York childcare
All childminders, nurseries and other childcare in York that is known to York Family Information Service.
Childminders in York
A list of all childminders in York known to York Family Information Service
Choosing Childcare
Choosing Childcare: Top ...
Childcare Costs
There are lots of different ways of reducing the cost of childcare but it can be confusing to know where you stand. York Family Information Service (YorkFIS) provide free and impartial information on the different options for parents and carers.
Free early years entitlement
For information on free early years provision and details on how to get a place at a setting.
A parents guide to EYFS
A parents guide to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
Disability and Additional Needs
Disability and Additional Needs There are many different services ...
Specialist Early Years Support Team
Specialist Early Years Support Team This preschool service has ...
Short Breaks
Short Breaks for disabled children and young people, and ...
Services supporting disabilities and additional needs
Services supporting children and young people with disabilities or additional needs in York
Parent Mentoring Service
Parent Mentoring ServiceWhat is it? Parent mentoring is ...
Opportunity Fair
Opportunity Fair ...
Extended Services
information for parents on Extended Services that may be provided at their child's school
Childcare
information for parents on the types of childcare provided as part of Extended Services in schools
Varied menu of activities
information for parents on the types of extracurricular activities provided as part of Extended Services in schools
Swift and easy access
information for parents on specialist and support services that their child may require, which schools provide as part of Extended Services
Parenting support
information for parents on parenting support services that may be provided as part of Extended Services in schools
Parent Support Advisers
information on the three Parent Support Advisers currently in York schools
Community access
information for parents on school facilities which may be opened up to the community, as well as links to family and adult learning
Family Information Service
Introduces the York Family Information Service and provides links to further information on childcare, early education and recruitment.
Information Scheme
Join a free information scheme and you'll get regular packs of information tailored to the age of your child and where you live.
Statement of Service
York Family Information Service – Statement of Service and ...
Family Information Direct
The Parent Know How Directory (PKHD) is an extensive online directory offering parents and those working with them the ability to search for information about childcare and families services in both their local community, in other areas and nationally.
Family Support and Parenting
Family Support & Parenting Being a mum, dad or ...
Parenting Support Form
Being a parent is the hardest job in the ...
Parenting Programmes by Age
Parenting Programmes by age of ...
Mellow Parenting
Virtual ...
Kickstart
Virtual ...
The Parenting Puzzle
Virtual ...
Strengthening Families, Strengthening Communities
Virtual ...
Speakeasy
Virtual ...
Time Out for...
Virtual ...
ASCEND
Virtual ...
Quidzin
 
Dinosaur School
Virtual ...
I'm going to be a parent or carer
I'm going to be a parent or carer... “...I ...
0-5 Years
I have got a child under 5 years old ...
5-11 Years
I have got a child 5-11 years old “How ...
SFSC
Strengthening Families, Strengthening ...
Toptips5-11
Top ...
Over 11 Years
I have got a child over 11 years old ...
Toptips11
Top ...
Riding the Storm
Riding the storm—living with your ...
When Someone Dies
When someone dies Dealing with bereavement is always challenging ...
I'm a young parent
I'm a young parent “Becoming a parent can be ...
YPtoptips
Contact ...
I'm a dad
I'm a dad “It is much easier to become ...
Key National Services for Mums, Dads and Carers
Key National Services for Mums, Dads or Carers There ...
Health
Get more information on healthy eating, keeping active, sexual health, teenage pregnancy, drugs and alcohol.
Breastfeeding
Be a star - Breastfeeding Breastfeeding gives your baby ...
Active Play with your Children
Play is an essential part of your child’s health and wellbeing as well as yours! It is so important to make time to play and at the same time be more active!
Parents guide to substance misuse
Information, advice and where to get help regarding substance misuse issues for parents and carers.
CAMHS
Lime Trees is the Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service for all young people up to 18yrs.
CAMHS Inpatient
The Lime Trees Inpatient Service.
Lime Trees Inpatient Introduction
An introduction to the Lime Trees inpatient service.
Living at Lime Trees
Information about living and staying at Lime Trees.
Lime Trees Inpatient Team
Information about the inpatient team at Lime Trees. The staff includes: Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Clinical Psychologists, Consultant Psychiatrists, Junior Doctors, a Social Worker, Family Therapists and Teachers.
CAMHS Community
Information about the Lime Trees Outpatient Service. Find out who works there, problems seen and what happens.
Lime Trees Who Works Here
Information about the different kinds of workers and teams who work at Lime Trees.
Clinical Psychology Services for Children and Young People
Clinical Psychology Services for Children and Young People Coming to ...
Health Problems
Information about the sorts of problems seen at Lime Trees, like depression, eating disrders and self harm.
Lime Trees Treatments
Information on what happens at your appointment and the types of treatment available at Lime Trees.
Lime Tree Referrals
Information on how to get referred to Lime Trees.
Primary Mental Health Workers
Information on Primary Mental Health Workers. Who are they and how do you contact them?
CAMHS Your Rights
Your Rights There are some important things you can ...
Animations made by young people
Animations made by local young people Communication Street: problems deaf ...
Change4life
Change 4 Life What is Change4Life about? These days, 'modern ...
Healthy Eating
Find useful sources that can help you eat more healthily
Hello - National Year Of Communication
Hello! Year of ...
Jobs and Money
The jobs and money page provides information on childcare costs, bills, family finances, employment and housing.
Working with Children
There’s never been a better time to work in early years and childcare. It’s an expanding and dynamic sector with an increasing demand for staff at all levels. Early Years and Childcare is an important career, as those who work in it play an incredibly valuable role in shaping the lives of future generations. It is a career that you can be proud of.
Vacancies
Current job vacancies.
What is early years and Childcare?
Early Years and Childcare What can I do in Early ...
Childminding
ChildmindingWhat is childminding? Registered childminders are professional childcarers who ...
Out of school care
Out of School Care Would you like to work with ...
Pre-schools / playgroups
Pre-Schools / Playgroups Would you like to work with children ...
Applying for jobs: top tips
Applying for jobs: Top Tips First of all ...
Training, qualifications & salaries
Training, Qualifications and SalariesTraining and Qualifications Most employers are ...
What next?
Want to work in Childcare—what next? For information on local ...
Private nurseries
Private Nurseries Would you like to work with children aged ...
Teaching assistant posts
Becoming a Teaching Assistant information If you are interested ...
Graduate Leader Fund 2008-2009
Graduate Leader Fund 2008–2009 The Graduate Leader Fund (GLF) ...
Crossroads
CrossroadsWhat is it? An activity programme for young people ...
Child Maintenance
-> The following information which Child Maintenance Options has ...
Schools
Schools and Colleges Mums, dads and carers often have ...
YorSay
YorSay—an introduction All services within the Yor-Ok children’s trust ...
Current Consultations
Have Your Say! What you can get involved with ...
Year 9 and Year 11 Parents and Carers Guides

In order to update and improve our publication, we are currently reviewing our year 9 and year 11 parents and carers guides. We place a high priority on feedback from parents and carers, and would appreciate it if you would be able to complete this questionnaire with your views.

Rights and Advocacy Service

If you are either in foster care, a children’s home or residential school, then you might want someone to talk to about any worries or problems you may have.

If you’re feeling stressed or worried about something it might feel like no one is listening or that your views are not being understood.

The Rights and Advocacy Service is here to help you get your views across; both in relation to decisions about your life as well as the decisions that affect all children and young people in care in York. We want to know what you think about how Children’s Services should be run as well as what you want to happen in your life.

Workforce
Information, tools and resources for members of the YorOK workforce — anyone who works with children or young people in and around York.
Ask Anything
Ask anything! Can't find what you're looking for? If ...
Local services
The YorOK Service Directory The YorOK ...
Add a service
Service/Activity Information Form Family Information Directory Please use the form ...
Updating
Updating your details How to update childcare providers', organisations' or ...
Online Updating
Online updating To make life easier York Family Information ...
My Information
My Information This page is aimed at people who ...
Choosing a service
 
Service accreditation
 
School-Club-Links
 
Services in York
A list of all the services in York which York FIS uploads to the Family Information Directory
About YorOK
About ...
YorOK Workforce Newsletter
YorOK Workforce ...
YorOK Newsletter - Take Part
Have you got something to say? Then let us ...
YorOK Workforce Newsletter Article Form
 
About YorOK and the YorOK Board
YorOK BoardAbout YorOK and the YorOK Board York has ...
Children & Young People's Plan
Children and Young People's Plan for 2009-2012Welcome to the ...
CYPP Chapters
Download chapters of the CYPP 2009-2012 You can download ...
CYPP Partnerships
Partnership arrangements for Children's Services in York YorOK Children's ...
CYPP Key Findings
Children and Young peoples Plan Key Findings Making York ...
Be Safe
Children and Young peoples Plan - Be Safe Making York ...
Be Healthy
Children and Young peoples Plan - Be Healthy Making York ...
Enjoy and Achieve
Children and Young peoples Plan - Enjoy and Achieve Making ...
Positive Contribution
Children and Young peoples Plan - Positive Contribution Making York ...
Economic Wellbeing
Children and Young peoples Plan - Economic Well-being Making York ...
Disabled Children&Young People
Children and Young peoples Plan - Disabled Children and ...
Overarching themes
Children and Young peoples Plan - Overarching themes Making York ...
CYPP Word Cloud
Children and Young People's Plan Word Cloud Below is ...
CYPP review 2011
Children and Young People's plan review Outcome One: Being ...
Equalities
Equality is not about treating everyone the same. Equality and inclusion are about delivering fair services and achieving equitable life and employment outcomes, whilst respecting diverse needs and aspirations.
LCCS Equality and Diversity Resources
City of York Council Leisure Culture and Childrens Services (LCCS) - Equality and Diversity Resources
Equalities Act 2010
Equalities Act 2010 Equalities Legislation has been updated in ...
Yor-OK Equality & Diversity
Learn more about the Yor-OK commitment to Equalities and Diversity
The Strands of Equality
Equality is not about treating everyone the same. Equality and inclusion are about delivering fair services and achieving equitable life and employment outcomes, whilst respecting diverse needs and aspirations.
Concerned about a child or young person
Concerned about a child or young ...
Advice, Assessment & Early Intervention Service
The Children's Advice and Assessment Service (aka the ‘Front Door’) The ‘front door’ ...
Integrated Working
Integrated Working in York. Includes detail on York's Preventative Strategy and Child Index.
YorOK Child Index
An introduction to the YorOK Child Index and ContactPoint.
Preventative
The Prevention Route Map, Prevention Guidance and Preventative Strategy
Preventative Strategy
The Yor OK Preventative Strategy includes the Information Sharing and Assessment requirements made by the Department for Education and Skills for all local authorities and their partners.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding route map illustrates what to do if you have a child protection concern.
Your Info (CAF)
Your Info is a common way of gathering information about children / young people and families in one place and using it to help decide what type of support is needed.
Confused about CAF
Confused about CAF? Never done a CAF?Tried using CAF?Regularly using ...
CAF training options
CAF training options This tool will help you choose ...
Lead Practitioner
A lead practitioner is someone who will coordinate provision and be a single point of contact for a child and their family, when a range of services are involved with that child or family and an integrated response is required.
Thresholds
A tool to help practitioners determine what level of concern they have about a child / young person.
Pyramid of Need
Pyramid of Need
Integrated Working Training
Details of Integrated Working Training and dates courses are run on.
Information Sharing
Sharing information is vital for early intervention to ensure that children and young people get the services they require at the time they need it. Information Sharing is also essential to protect children and young people from suffering harm from abuse or neglect, and to prevent them from offending.
caf
Your Info is a common way of gathering information about children / young people and families in one place and using it to help decide what type of support is needed.
Integrated working tools
Integrated working tools The delivery of integrated frontline services ...
Team around the child and family (TCAF)
Team around the child and family (TCAF) in York
Safeguarding
For all information relating to safeguarding, including information about child protection training, see the City of York Safeguarding Children Board (CYSCB) website
Daily meeting
Children’s Advice Team Daily Meeting Information The Children’s Advice ...
Training and Workforce Development
Training and Workforce ...
Workforce Development
Workforce Development Unit All development opportunities working with and ...
Training Ask Anything
Your Training Needs This page is here for those ...
Training Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions Do I need to register? ...
Training About Us
About Us Meet the ...
Training News
Training News
Begin TDU registration
 
TDU training providers
Training providers in York and useful linksTraining providersYork St ...
TDU Support Staff
Support Staff Support staff work in many important and ...
Training Venue Directions
Training Venue Directions Please see below a list of ...
HLTA Programme
The HLTA Programme The HLTA programme is now co-ordinated ...
Online Training
Online Training There is a huge range of online ...
YorOK Workforce Strategy
The children and young people’s workforce have a critical role in achieving the vision that every child and young person in York can reach their full potential and live safe, happy and fulfilled lives. Find out about Children's Workforce Development in York.
About the YorOK Workforce Strategy
 
What is the YorOK Children’s Trust
A Children’s Trust is a partnership of organisations responsible for services for children, young people and families. These organisations share a commitment to improve children’s lives and to work together to ensure every child has his or her needs met.
What is the YorOK Workforce
A Children’s Trust is a partnership of organisations responsible for services for children, young people and families. These organisations share a commitment to improve children’s lives and to work together to ensure every child has his or her needs met.
Workforce Quiz
XML Source ...
Common Core
Common Core The common core of skills ...
Workforce Useful Links
A Children’s Trust is a partnership of organisations responsible for services for children, young people and families. These organisations share a commitment to improve children’s lives and to work together to ensure every child has his or her needs met.
CWDC Funding for Workforce Development
CWDC Funding for Workforce Development Could you offer a ...
Graduate Scheme
Graduate Scheme The programme also offers an opportunity for ...
YorOK Induction
The YorOK Induction Recommended for everyone working with children, ...
Induction FAQs - Participants
YorOK Induction Programme—FAQ’s for Participants What is the YorOK ...
Induction FAQs - Managers
YorOK Induction Programme—managers FAQ’s What is the YorOK Induction ...
YorOK Induction Video
YorOK Workforce Induction video We asked children and young ...
Glossary
Glossary of some common terms, abbreviations and acronyms Jump ...
Recruitment
 
Working with Children, Young People and Families
Working with children, young people and families This section ...
Bullying
Bullying can happen to anyone at any age. Bullying is when someone deliberately hurts you and usually happens over time.
Child Poverty Strategy
Child Poverty Child Poverty—Everybody's Business The City of York shares ...
Disabilities and additional needs
Disabilities and Additional Needs This section of the website ...
Building confidence with parents of disabled children
Building Confidence with Parents of Disabled Children4 ‘Key Questions’ ...
Hello - National Year Of Communication
Virtual ...
DCATCH
Disabled Children’s Access to Childcare (DCATCH)What is DCATCH? In ...
Early Years & Children's Centres
This section holds lots of useful information for practitioners looking for information about Early Years, Extended Schools and Children's Centre.
Recruitment
The Recruitment homepage directs you to information on working in childcare and provides services, including job matching, interview assistance and general recruitment advice and guidance.
Recruitment Vacancy
Recruitment Vacancy Form
Free Early Years Funding
The Nursery Education Funding (NEF) team can give advice and support on any query that you have relating to the free nursery education places for three and four year olds
Setting Up Provision
Information on setting up childcare provision and becoming a childminder.
Graduate Leader Fund
Graduate Leader Fund April 2011 – March 2012 Due ...
EYFS
This section holds lots of useful information for practitioners looking for information about Early Years, Extended Schools and Children's Centre.
Childcare Sufficiency
The Childcare Act means that from April 2008 every Local Authority needs to make sure that there is a sufficient level of childcare available. Find out about York's approach and how you can let us know if you feel there is a gap in childcare.
Support for out of school clubs
Out-of-school clubs support Resources to support out-of-school clubs This out-of-school ...
Childcare sustainability grant
Childcare Sustainability Grant Under the Childcare Act 2006, Local ...
Children's Centre Staff Homepage
Children's Centre Staff ...
Toolkit for Information Champions
Information ...
Children's Centre Newsletters
Children’s Centre Newsletter Families that are registered with their ...
Children's Centre Publicity and Styling
Children's Centre Publicity and ...
Welcome Packs
Welcome Packs Citywide Welcome Packs These are a folder ...
Children's Centre Database
Children's Centre Database Click here to access the children's centre ...
Extended Services
Extended Services in the city of York, and information on the different elements of the core offer.
Childcare
how schools can provide Childcare as part of the Extended Services core offer
Varied Menu of Activities
how schools can provide a Varied Menu of Activities as part of the Extended Services core offer
Swift and Easy Access
how schools can provide Swift & Easy Access as part of the Extended Services core offer
Access and Inclusion
information on the role of Extended Services Development Adviser for Access and Inclusion
Parenting Support
how schools can provide Parenting Support as part of the Extended Services core offer
Parent Support Advisers
the role of Parent Support Adviser in York schools and case studies of their work
Community Access
how schools can provide Community Access as part of the Extended Services core offer
Extended Services team
details of the Extended Services team at City of York Council
Ofsted documents
Ofsted resources that will help schools in completing their Self-Evaluation Form (SEF)
Out of School Clubs
information on the Extended Services Out of School Development Manager, and downloadable resources to support Out-of-School Clubs
Expression of Interest
Breakfast Club, Wheldrake School - Expressions of interest Wheldrake ...
Extended Schools Guidance
This section contains information and resources to support schools and their partners in meeting the Extended Schools agenda. The information here is the same as that contained in the "Extended School's and Integrated Children's Centres - a guide for schools and their parents in the City of York" purple folder that was distributed in 2005.
Inclusion
7.1 Ensuring that extended services activities are fully inclusive ...
Health
Healthy ...
SEWG pyramid of provision
Provision map for Social Emotional Well-being York 2010 Supported ...
CAMHS
Children and Young People’s Mental Health StrategyThis is the ...
Looked After Children Strategy
Looked After Children Strategy As a council we are ...
No Wrong Door
 
No Wrong Door 2011
Building on the successful ‘No Wrong Door’ series of events, this conference is for all practitioners working with children and young people in York.
Parenting
An introduction to parenting for practitioners and links to useful websites.
Structured Parenting Skills Programmes Across The Continuum of Need
Structured Parenting Skills Programmes Across The Continuum of ...
Mellow Parenting
Mellow Parenting for mums, dads and carers of children ...
Kickstart
Kickstart for drug using parents of children under 5 ...
The Parenting Puzzle
The Parenting Puzzle, Family Links Nurturing Programme an early ...
Dinosaur School
‘Dinosaur School’ for mums, dads and carers of 4-6 ...
Strengthening Families, Strengthening Communities
Strengthening Families, Strengthening Communities for mums, dads and carers ...
Speakeasy
Speakeasy – Talking to children about sex & relationships ...
Time Out for...
Family Matters ...
ASCEND
ASCEND (Autism Spectrum Condition Enhancing and Nuturing ...
Quidzin
Quidz ...
Jigsaw
Jigsaw ...
Parenting Referral
 
Catalyst Family Intervention Project
CATALYST – York Family Intervention ...
Catalyst Family Intervention Project: Aims
Catalyst ...
Catalyst Family Intervention Project: Process
Catalyst ...
Play
This page introduces the Play Team who provide a number of services for children and young people in York, such as Yorkash, School's Out and Street Sport York.
Shine
Schools Out is the Council’s school holiday activity programme for 5 – 18 year olds, find out here about it's aims and criteria.
Play Resources
This page holds a range of resources around play and the local play strategy.
Taking Play Forward Review
Taking Play Forward 2010 Thank you to everyone who ...
Practitioner recruitment
Careers in Early Years Help with starting or developing ...
About the children's workforce in York
 
Workforce Profile
Workforce profile The approximate size of the children and ...
Early Years in York
The Early Years Provision in York The Childcare Act ...
Roles in childcare
 
Ouf of School clubs Recruitment Toolkit
information on the Extended Services Out of School Development Manager, and downloadable resources to support Out-of-School Clubs
Out of school clubs Committee toolkit
Committee Toolkit The Committee toolkit is provided to assist ...
Current vacancies
Current job vacancies for people looking to work with children in York.
Advertise a vacancy
Advertise a job vacancy for a posistion working with children in York.
Childminding
Childminding What is childminding? Registered childminders are professional childcarers who ...
Becoming a childminder - FAQ
Frequently asked questions about becoming a childminder
Childminder person specification
Childminder person specifiction Please note this person specification is ...
A day in the life of a childminder
A day in the life of a Childminder –by ...
Becoming a childminder - supporting you
Becoming a childminder — supporting you There are some ...
Childminder sample job description
Childminder: sample job description Please note this description is ...
Local Training Providers
Local training providers There are a number of different ...
York Family Information Service
A guide to York Family Information Service York Family ...
Childcare and Childcare Brokerage
Childcare and Childcare Brokerage York Family Information Service (FIS) ...
Family Information Directory
The Family Information ...
Mission Statement and Statement of Service
Mission Statement and Statement of ServiceMission Statement The Family ...
Young Carers
An introduction to parenting for practitioners and links to useful websites.
Involving and engaging children and young people
Involving and engaging children and young ...
YorSay
Children, young people and families - you are at the heart of developing services– you have a right to have your views heard link to Pledge Page. So find out more about how you can have your say. and what has changed because of what you have told us.
YorOK Involvement Strategy
Information about York's Involvement Strategy.
Involvement group
The YorOK Involvement Group can give advice on the best ways to carry out successful involvement.
You said, We did
Are you thinking about carrying out some involvement work? Remember a lot of work has already been done. Look back through past work to see what has already happened.
The Story Catch Project
The Storycatch ...
Little Feet
TRANSFORMING A SPACE FOR CREATIVE PLAY LITTLE FEET FESTIVAL AT ...
Little Feet Feedback
TRANSFORMING A SPACE FOR CREATIVE PLAY LITTLE FEET FESTIVAL AT ...
Very Young Friends of West Bank Park
VERY YOUNG FRIENDS OF WEST BANK PARK DEVELOPING CREATIVE ENGAGEMENT ...
Very Young Friends of West Bank Park Quotes
VERY YOUNG FRIENDS OF WEST BANK PARK DEVELOPING CREATIVE ENGAGEMENT ...
Very Young Friends of West Bank Park Recipe
VERY YOUNG FRIENDS OF WEST BANK PARK DEVELOPING CREATIVE ENGAGEMENT ...
IT’S ARTY TIME
‘IT’S ARTY ...
IT’S ARTY TIME Jo's Story
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Big Art
ORCHARD PARK PRE-SCHOOL INSPIRING BIGGER ART As told by Mary ...
Big Art Top Tips
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Travellers Breakfast
TRAVELLERS' BREAKFAST STORY PROMOTING COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT in collaboration with The ...
Travellers Breakfast Top Tips
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The Art of Being a Dad
THE ART OF BEING A DAD ENGAGING FAMILIES IN THE ...
The Art of Being a Dad Top Tips
THE ART OF BEING A DAD ENGAGING FAMILIES IN THE ...
Arty Babies
“ARTY BABIES” IN POCKLINGTON ENGAGING CHILDREN AND ADULTS IN MESSY ...
Arty Babies Sara's Story
“ARTY BABIES” IN POCKLINGTON ENGAGING CHILDREN AND ADULTS IN MESSY ...
Arty Babies Recipe
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On Tour
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Smiles
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Smiles Quotes
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Smiles Top Tips
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Show me I matter
Show me that I matter!Why? Because young people who ...
Involve Programme
The Involve Programme What happens when young children and adults ...
From Nature to Space Exploration
From Nature to Space Exploration Kirstie Briggs Bateman and Foxwood ...
Forest and Clay Stories
Forest and Clay Stories York Campus Nursery and Fiona ...
Inclusive Arts
City of York Council’s Inclusive Arts Team Inclusive Arts’ ...
Hunters and Gatherers
Hunters and Gatherers Poppleton Ousbank Primary School, Nursery - Gerard ...
Early Years Foundation Stage and the Involve Art Project
Early Years Foundation Stage Anne Cooper, Early Learning Leader ...
Involvement work in York
Find out more about the strategy for getting people involved developing, delivering and evaluating services and also what support is available.
Young People Interviews
A guide to getting young people involved in interviews and recruitment.
Good Practice
There are many excellent publications which can help you to carry out effective involvement. Use this good practice guide to make sure your work is of the highest standard.
Involvement factsheets
Consultation Factsheets From this page you can download factsheets ...
Social networking
Social networking sites Social Network Sites (SNS) present opportunities ...
Social Networking Sites Toolkit
Social Networking Planning Toolkit Social Network Sites (SNS) present ...
Social Networking - When to respond
Social Networking Sites - When to respond If you ...
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About Us
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Terms and Conditions
This page provides an overview of our Terms and Conditions and information on electronic forms.
Sitemap
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Safer Children York
Welcome to Safer Children YorkIf you are concerned about ...
About the CYSCB
About the City of York Safeguarding Children Board The City ...
Annual reports and buisness plan
Annual reports and business plan Since 2010 ...
What we believe
What we believeWhat we believeAll children deserve the opportunity ...
Partner agencies
Partner agenciesCYSCB partner agenciesCity of York Community Services Children's ...
CYSCB ways of working
CYSCB ways of working The CYSCB believes in the ...
CYSCB minutes
CYSCB minutes   If you would like to download ...
Serious Case Reviews
Serious Case Reviews SCRs are undertaken when a child ...
Professionals
Information for childcare professionals The CYSCB aims to keep ...
Child Protection Procedures
Child protection procedures   The procedures have been agreed ...
Involving children
Involving children Introduction It is essential that everything possible be done ...
Recognition of abuse
Recognition of abuse and neglect Concept of significant harm Some ...
Roles and responsibilities
Agency Roles and Responsibilities Shared Responsibilities All members of the community ...
Information sharing
Section 3: Information sharing, confidentiality and consent ...
Referrals and response
Referrals and response to children in need of protection  ...
Adults who pose a risk to children
Adults who pose a risk to ...
Allegations against childcare professionals and volunteers
Allegations against childcare professionals and volunteers     IMPORTANT -  All allegations ...
Making a complaint
Making a complaint about a child protection conference ...
Glossary
Glossary The following provides a selection of ...
Specific circumstances
SECTION 9: SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN IN SPECIFIC ...
Resolution of disputes
Resolution of professional concerns and disputes INTRODUCTION Professional ...
Documents and forms
Documents and forms Forms (including confirmation of referral and ...
Safer recruitment
Safe recruitment A guide to assist employers ...
Forms
Forms Confirmation of referral forms    These forms should be ...
Training
Training   For the online child protection basic awareness ...
Child development
Illustrating Developmental Progress for Infants & Young ...
One month
Child Development at One Month Posture & Large ...
three month
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Fifteen month
Child Development at Fifteen Months Posture & Large ...
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two years
Child Development at Two Years Posture & Large ...
Two and a half years
Child Development at Two and a Half Years Posture ...
Three years
Child Development at Three Years Posture & Large ...
Four years
Child Development at Four Years Posture & Large ...
Five years
Child Development at Five Years Posture & Large ...
Writing a safeguarding policy
Writing a child protection policy It can ...
National news and guidance
National news an guidance Keeping children safe from sex ...
Local news and guidance
Local news and guidance Referral Route Map ...
Children and young people
Children and young peopleWelcome to the York Safeguarding Children ...
What is child abuse?
What is child abuse? Child abuse is when someone ...
What to do if you're worried
What to do if you're worried If you are ...
Staying safe online
Staying safe online Boring, boring, boring - what do ...
Child protection conferences
Understanding child protection conferences If you would like to ...
Parents and public
Advice for parents and the public Using the navigation ...
Safeguarding advice
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Parental separation and divorce
Parental Separation and divorce Many children in Britain will experience ...
Parenting - general
Advice on a range of parenting and mental health ...
Sex offenders
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Dealing with disclosures
Dealing with disclosures We know the thought of anything ...
Private fostering
Private fostering 'A "privately fostered" child is a child ...
Internet safety
Internet safety The Internet is a relatively new resource, which ...
Myths and truths
Myths and truths Myth: Children are usually abused by strangers Truth: ...
Shaking babies
Shaking babies If a baby is shaken, it can lead ...
Smacking
Smacking We advise that children should not be smacked as ...
Home alone
Home alone A question that is often asked is 'how ...
Child abuse - definitions and signs
Child abuse - definitions and signs Emotional ...
Bullying
Bullying What is bullying? Bullying is repeated harassment over a ...
Domestic abuse
Domestic abuse Domestic abuse is more than just violence ...
Child Protection Conference guides
Child Protection Conference guides The links below are designed ...
Child Protection Conferences (parents)
Child Protection Conferences - a guide for parents and ...
Supporting a parent
Supporting a parent or carer at a Child Protection ...
Understanding the terms used
What do you mean by? You may hear words ...
Making a complaint about a conference
Complaining about a Child Protection Conference Introduction This guide explains ...
Children Act 1989 guide
Children Act 1989 For more information about the Children Act ...
Children Act 1989 - principals
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Children Act - Orders (Public Law)
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Private Law Orders
Children Act 1989 - Private Law Section 8 Orders ...
Children in need
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Concerned about a child?
If you are concerned about a child What is ...
Reporting child abuse
Reporting child abuse If you think that a child ...
Child deaths
Child Death Overview Panel Government legislation requires ...
Notifying CDOP
Notification to CDOP A joint Child Death Overview Panel (CDOP) ...
Completing CDOP forms
Completing CDOP forms All representatives from each key agency ...
Annual reports
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Serious case reviews
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National reports, guidance and legislation
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Arts
Shine Arts activities in York: do something creative!
Events
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Inclusive
Specialised sports activities for children and young people with disabilities
Libraries
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Parks
Activities in your local park—all are free!
Play
Play activities for childcare provision and quality play opportunities.
Sports
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