Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO)
A Staffordshire LADO is specifically involved in cases where there is a concern or allegation that someone working or volunteering with children:
- Has behaved in a way that has harmed a child, or may have harmed a child
- Has possibly committed a criminal offence against or related to a child
- Has behaved towards a child or children in a way that indicates he or she may pose a risk of harm to children
- Has behaved or may have behaved in a way that indicates they may not be suitable to work with children
They give advice and guidance on how concerns or allegations should be investigated.
They do not investigate but must ensure that an appropriate investigation is carried out, whether that is by the police, children’s social care or the employer or a combination of these.
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