Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO)

LADO's respond to allegations made against people working with children.

How it can help

The LADO should be contacted within 24 hours if you have concerns or receive a complaint or allegation that a worker/volunteer has:

  • behaved in a way that has harmed a child, or may have harmed a child
  • possibly committed a criminal offence against or related to a child
  • behaved towards a child or children in a way that indicates he or she may pose a risk of harm to children
  • behaved or may have behaved in a way that indicates they may not be suitable to work with children

Age

Anyone can report a concern to the LADO

 

Location

Essex wide