Local Authority Designated Officer or '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 2018 says that Local Authorities should have designated a particular officer, or team of officers (either as part of 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 designated officers (referred to as the LADO) 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.
Allegations Against Persons who Work with Children
Please follow this link to access the full procedures and guidance
Leicestershire County Council LADO
Allegations Line: 0116 305 4141
LADO email for Referrals and New Enquiries: CFS-LADO@leics.gov.uk
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.
Leicester City Council LADO
Local Authority Designated Officer (based within the Safeguarding Unit)
Telephone Number: 0116 454 2440