York High School considers the safety, protection and wellbeing of young people in its care as paramount.
It is very important that our students feel safe in school and, as such, safeguarding is a priority area for us. We follow the statutory guidance and local advice including:
Keeping Children Safe in Education
Working together to Safeguard Children
We also have our own child protection policy which can be found on Our Policies page here.
It is essential that everybody working in a school or college understands their safeguarding responsibilities. These are detailed in the Keeping Children Safe in Education document.
We are fully committed to following the City of York safeguarding Children Board (CYSCB) Guidance and Procedures.
You should always report concerns if you think you or someone else could be at risk of harm. Anyone who has a concern about the welfare of a child at York High School should report it using any of the following methods:
If you are looking at this website and have an urgent safeguarding concern which you are not able to discuss with a member of staff, please use these contacts:
MASH (Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub) – Office hours T:Â 01904 551900
York Emergency Duty Team (EDT)* –Â Â 0300 131 2131
Urgent assistance with mental health, please call York CAMHS Crisis Team T: 08000 516171
The Designated Safeguarding Lead and strategic lead for all safeguarding concerns is:
Louise Scaum
E: l.scaum@yorkhigh.elt.org.uk
The Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead is:
Natalie Chapman
E: n.chapman@yorkhigh.elt.org.uk
T: Natalie Chapman – 01904 806578 / 07538 718327
You can also contact these staff by phone on via the main reception on:Â 01904 806600
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📆 OPEN EVENING 📅
We are looking forward to welcoming everyone to our annual Open Evening.
York High School's Open Evening is a wonderful opportunity to experience the characteristic warmth that makes our school setting so distinctive.
This year’s event will be held on Wednesday 7th October 2026, and will run from 6.00-8.00pm.
There is no need to book, just come along – all are welcome!
On the evening families will be given the opportunity to:
🔘Hear from our Principal, Mr Gavin Kumar and some of the key staff that work across the school.
🔘Meet students and staff.
🔘Experience a range of activities in our different subject areas.
🔘Find out how we support students to be happy and successful if they choose York High.
We can't wait to welcome everyone to York High!
For more information visit our website: www.yorkhighschool.co.uk/open-evening/
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📆 OPEN EVENING 📅
Our annual Open Evening gives families the chance to see our community in action and to understand our culture and ethos.
York High School's Open Evening is a wonderful opportunity to experience the characteristic warmth that makes our school setting so distinctive.
This year’s event will be held on Wednesday 7th October 2026, and will run from 6.00-8.00pm.
There is no need to book, just come along – all are welcome!
On the evening families will be given the opportunity to:
🔘Hear from our Principal, Mr Gavin Kumar and some of the key staff that work across the school.
🔘Meet students and staff.
🔘Experience a range of activities in our different subject areas.
🔘Find out how we support students to be happy and successful if they choose York High.
We can't wait to welcome everyone to York High!
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