Local Authorities should designate officers to be involved in the management & oversight of individual cases. These are called 'Local Authority Desiganetd Officers' (or LADO)

The LADO provides advice and guidance to employers and voluntary organisation, liaising with the police and other agencies, and monitoring the progress of cases to ensure that they are dealt with as quickly as possible, consistent with a thorough and fair process.

Reference: Working Together to Safeguarding Children 2006 - Section 6.23

In the Rochdale Borough the LADO role is currently provided by the Conference & Reviewing Officers at the Safeguarding Children Unit. (0845 226 5500)

We will soon be appointing an individual LADO post so there is only one point of contact at the Safeguarding Children Unit.

Useful Documents & Links

Handling Allegations of abuse made against those who work with children & Young People       DCSF Practice Guidance 2008 click here

NEW!! Guidance for Safer Working Practice for adults who work with children & young people click here

Working Together to Safeguard Children 2006 click here (see section 6.20 & appendix 5)

Independent Safeguarding Authority website www.isa-gov.org.uk (Resource Library for factsheets, FAQ's & newsletters)

Bichard Inquiry Report click here

Example of Allegations Management Procedure from Children's Social Care click here