Managing Allegations and the Role of the LADO
Thursday 14 September 2017
09:30 to 12:30
Managing Allegations and the role of the locl authority designated officer (LDAO)
Who should attend?
This ½ day course is designed for Managers in voluntary, independent and statutory agencies who manage staff who work predominantly with children, young people and /or their parents/carers.
Learning Aims
To advise those employing adults to work with children in a paid or unpaid capacity of their duties in respect of dealing with child protection allegations against staff or volunteers.
Learning Objectives
By the end of the session attendees will:
- Have awareness of process and procedures for managing allegations and serious concerns about professional practice
- Have an understanding of national and local guidance in relation to managing allegations
- Consider the employees role and responsibilities and be clear about what to do if an allegation or concern is received about a member of staff or volunteer
- Have knowledge of the process of implementing policies and strategies for staff/volunteers/carers in relation to minimising the risk of allegations and strategies for coping if they occur.
Location |
Will be confirmed at booking |
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Cost | Free |