These resources are to support professionals managing allegations and relate to the role of the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO).
Children and young people can be subject to harm by those who work with them in any setting. This may be by a professional, staff member, foster carer or volunteer.
All allegations must be taken seriously and treated in accordance with agreed procedures. These procedures apply to all organisations within Manchester who have contact with children and young people, or provide staff or volunteers to work with or care for children and young people.
For more information about the LADO can be downloaded below:
LADO
GMSP Procedures for allegation management
These procedures must be followed by all organisations providing services for children and staff or volunteers who work with or care for children in Manchester. Any organisations that commission services for children must ensure that their arrangements with those services are consistent with the requirements in this procedure. The procedures can be found on the GMSP Procedures website at greatermanchesterscb.proceduresonline.com
Information for staff or volunteers facing an allegation
Further support and information can be found on the ATL website www.atl.org.uk/help-and-advice/ and at www.atl.org.uk/one-to-ones-lone-working
Keeping Children Safe in Education 2020 can be found on the government website www.gov.uk – a requirement within the guidance is that all staff should read it.