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