Advanced level - Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO)

By the end of the training you will be able to:

• Have a strong understanding of LADO thresholds, process and outcomes, including the LADO process and your role in complex matters when a multi-agency response is required
• Be confident in completing a good quality LADO referral and outcome form
• Know the difference between low level concerns and allegations and how to record and report.
• Know what is meant by transferable risk/risk by association and have confidence in assessing/managing this in your work place.
• Have the knowledge of Safer Recruitment guidance and skills to complete a brief action plan for your setting.
• Be clear on your duty to refer to DBS/regulatory bodies.

On arrival please make your way to floor 1, where you can find the training and conference rooms as you come out of the stairwell to the left. People should be around helping to run the course if you encounter any issues!