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Essex Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) Service

 

If you have concerns or receive a complaint or allegation that a worker or volunteer has:

 

 

(This may include matters relating to private life concerns and historical abuse allegations.)

 

As per SET Child Protection Procedures, chapter 7 you must make a referral within one working day to the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) to discuss the nature of the concern and agree what further actions are required.

 

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)

The Disclosure and Barring Service helps employers make safer recruitment decisions. DBS is an executive non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Home Office.

 

The DBS Website has a lot more information including referrals guides and factsheets.