Allegations Management (Childrens)

Allegations Management is concerned with allegations of abuse by Professionals and Volunteers working with Children & Young People.

Click the links below to see the process and procedure for managing allegations.

• Process Flowchart - internal allegations
• Process flowchart - external allegations
• Procedures and Guidance
• Initial Consideration Form
• Referral Form

Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) 

The LADO provides management and oversight of individual cases of allegations of abuse made against those who work with children.

Their role is to give advice and guidance to employers and voluntary organisations; liaise with the Police and other agencies, and monitor the progress of cases to ensure that they are dealt with as quickly as possible consistent with a thorough and fair process. 

• Employer leaflet
• Employee leaflet
• Parent/carer leaflet

For advice, or to make a referral regarding Allegations Management, please email the Rochdale LADO lado@rochdale.gov.uk using the Multi-agency Management of Allegations Form

Need more information? 

The Safeguarding Board/Partnership provides free Allegations Management training. To book a place click here. 

Useful Links

• Disclosure & Barring Service
• Safer Recruitment information from the NSPCC
• Bichard Inquiry Report
• Protecting children from abuse by someone in a position of trust or authority (NSPCC learning)