Allegations management and the role of the LADO (safeguarding training course)

Contents

1. Overview
2. Course aims
3. Course learning outcomes
4. Times, dates and venues

Overview

This course is part of the safeguarding training programme. 

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Course aims

• To raise awareness and understanding of the procedure when allegations are made against staff, carers or volunteers who work with children, young people and adults in South Tyneside
• To understand the role of the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO)

Course learning outcomes

By the end of the session participants will:

• Be able to follow the correct procedures and have an understanding of the complex processes involved in addressing allegations against staff, carers and volunteers
• Be able to assist agencies to identify the appropriate responses within their own agencies
• Have an awareness of safe recruitment, vetting and referral procedures
• Be able to maximise opportunities to hear the child's voice
• Have an understanding of the role of the LADO

Times, dates and venues

Dates:

• Tuesday 15 October 2024 at 9.30am to 12noon (Boldon Community Association)
• Tuesday 11 March 2025 at 9.30am to 12noon (Boldon Community Association)

Delivered by: Angela Nolan, Children's Standards Unit.