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Modern Slavery
It has been highlighted by the Local Government Association that there is significant concern that the current pandemic will have exacerbated the threat from modern slavery and human trafficking. Existing victims are less visible due to the ongoing closure of...
Are you concerned about child sexual abuse?
The confidential Stop It Now! helpline is available for anyone with concerns about child sexual abuse. Callers do not need to give identifying information, so can remain anonymous. The helpline speaks to thousands of people every year and help them take action to...
Supporting children and young people’s mental health
The NSPCC has pulled together some resources to help professionals support the children and young people and families you know and work with through this challenging time. You might want to use these resources yourself or share them with parents and carers to help...
You can now Contact Harbour via livechat
MORE TRAINING AVAILABLE – Recognising and Responding to Domestic Abuse During the Covid-19 Pandemic – a two-hour virtual interactive training session using Microsoft Teams
After piloting training with other local authorities North Tyneside Council is now in a position to share these webinars to North Tyneside staff. Places are bookable via Learning Pool. If working remotely you will be asked to log in to Learning Pool to view the...
Support for people living with Domestic Abuse
You are not alone - that's the message to anyone who feels at risk of domestic violence during the coronavirus lockdown. The Government’s nationwide lockdown to help tackle the virus has raised concerns for the welfare of adults and children who may be confined...
Coronavirus: useful information for schools, colleges, and nurseries
Five steps to update your safeguarding policies and procedures Social distancing measures introduced by the government during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic mean many organisations that work with children have had to change the way they operate on a day-to-day...
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and keeping children safe from abuse
Safeguarding and child protection are as important now as they ever have been. But with schools closed and social distancing measures in place across the UK, we all need to think about the way we keep children safe during the coronavirus pandemic. Children and young...
Coronavirus – Safeguarding Children
The safeguarding Partners in North Tyneside, alongside our statutory partners would like to reinforce the need for all of us to be “extra aware”, of the potential risks to the children and young people in our area in these difficult times. The usual ways in which...
Domestic Abuse – You are not Alone
North Tyneside Safeguarding Children Partnership (NTSCP) are aware that in the current “lockdown” situation that safeguarding issues continue. Those who suffer domestic abuse need to know they can still find help and support. This includes both the adults and...
Latest Updates
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Domestic Abuse
July 27, 2021 -
Review of sexual abuse in schools and colleges
July 7, 2021 -
Serious Case Reviews
July 7, 2021 -
Domestic Abuse
May 25, 2021 -
Helpline for people who have experienced sexual abuse in education settings launched by NSPCC
April 12, 2021