Safeguarding

Everyone at Youth Works Northamptonshire has a responsibility to keep young people safe and protected.  If you have any concerns about the welfare of a young person either in our school or accessing our services please speak to our Safeguarding Designated Leads:

Designated Safeguarding Leads

If you have any concerns about the welfare of any young person you must report it immediately to a Designated Safeguarding Lead.

If you feel that a young person is at immediate risk of serious harm you should contact the police on 999.

If you are concerned about a child but can’t get hold of one of the safeguarding team at Youth Works, you can contact MASH (multi agency safeguarding team) on: 0300 126 1000

For urgent safeguarding concerns out of hours: 01604 626938

Links to safeguarding policies

Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (M.A.S.H)

The Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) deals with referrals from professionals and members of the public who may have concerns about a child’s welfare following contact with the helpline that is now also based in the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub. It makes the process of dealing with referrals quicker and more effective by improving the way county council: Children’s social care, Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS), Youth Offending Service (YOS) and education, work alongside other partner agency colleagues including Northamptonshire police, Northamptonshire health partners, National Probation Service, and the East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS) to share information.

Contact M.A.S.H

  • By telephone contact to the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub: 0300 126 1000

Click here for a parents guide to M.A.S.H

 

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Link to CEOP