NEW training opportunities will be made available to volunteers working with children and young people in York.

City of York Council’s Safeguarding Children Board will host a series of courses for childcare professionals and volunteers, with online courses also available.

Many of the courses are free of charge and include basic child protection awareness, managing risk and supporting families involved with domestic abuse, child sexual exploitation and safeguarding disabled children.

For more information go to saferchildrenyork.org.uk or email Dee Cooley at dee.cooley@york.gov.uk