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Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO)

Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) Referrals

If you have concerns about an adult working with a child aged under 18 years those concerns must be reported to the appropriate service/authority – please see the LADO Practice & Process Guidance and Information Leaflets below.

Referrals/Consultation

• LADO Referral & Consultation Form

Completed LADO referral forms should be sent to LADO@norfolk.gov.uk.

Practice & Process Guidance

• NSCP Protocol 8.3 – Allegations Against Persons who Work/Volunteer with Children
• The Management of Allegations Against People Working with Children Procedure
• Final LADO Process – Outcomes Definitions

Investigation Templates

• Investigation Plan & Investigation Report Templates – General
• Investigation Plan and Investigation Report Templates – Fostering Service
• Conducting Work Place Investigations and Investigation Report Template – Early Years Providers/Settings

Information Leaflets

• LADO Information Leaflet for Children & Young People aged 10+ years
• LADO Information Leaflet for Children aged under 10 years
• LADO Information Leaflet for People Referred to LADO

Other Applicable Practice Guidance

• Keeping children safe in after school activities, after school clubs and tuition; non statutory guidance for providers running out-of-school settings

Any further queries about the LADO process can be sent to LADO@norfolk.gov.uk.