Local Authority Designated Officer (L.A.D.O.)

If you are concerned that someone in a position of trust has harmed a child, or behaved in a way that indicates that they may be unsuitable to be in a position of trust, please contact the LADO to discuss your concerns promptly, before speaking to the person of concern.

Working Together 2023 says that Local Authorities should have designated a particular officer, or team of officers (either as part of local multi-agency arrangements or otherwise), to be involved in the management and oversight of allegations against people that work with children. Any new appointments to such a role, other than current or former designated officers moving between local authorities, should be qualified social workers.

Local Authorities in England should identify Local Authority Designated Officers (referred to as LADOs) to be involved in the management and oversight of individual cases of allegations of abuse made against those who work with children as set out in the Allegations against People who Work with Children Procedure.

Their role is to give advice and guidance to employers and voluntary organisations, liaise with the Police and other agencies, and monitor the progress of cases to ensure that they are dealt with as quickly as possible consistent with a thorough and fair process.

Please see LLR LSCP procedure Allegations Against Persons Who Work With Children.

Leicester City Council LADO (based within the Safeguarding Unit)

To make a LADO referral to the Leicester City Council please complete the referral form and send to the email address below.

We will read the form within 4 hours and respond within 24 hours.

Telephone Number: 0116 454 2440

Email:Lado-allegations-referrals@leicester.gov.uk

Leicestershire County Council LADO

For all new referrals please complete the online form via our webpage here https://www.leicestershire.gov.uk/education-and-children/child-protection-and-safeguarding/report-a-childcare-worker-or-volunteer

For enquiries regarding matters currently open to the service – please contact LADO via email in the first instance. CFS-LADO@leics.gov.uk. Alternatively contact 0116 305 4141 to leave a message for LADO.

Please note that the LADO service is available office hours only: Monday-Thursday, 8.30am-5.00 pm and Friday, 8.30am-4.30pm

Outside of office hours, please contact the Leicestershire First Response Children's Duty Team.

Tel: 0116 305 0005

Rutland County Council LADO

Telephone Number: 01572 758 454

Click here to access the Rutland County Council LADO webpage.