Report an individual
You should contact the LADO if you believe a person who works with or has responsibility for children, in connection with their employment or voluntary activity, has:
- behaved in a way that has harmed, or may have harmed, a child
- possibly committed a criminal offence against, or related to, a child
- behaved or may have behaved in a way that indicates they may be unsuitable to work with children (based on the Keeping Children Safe in education Guidance 2024 | GOV.UK)
If an allegation meets any of the above criteria, the employer or agency should report it to the LADO within 1 working day.
Reports should not be delayed while you are collecting further information.
Complete the Report to LADO form
After making a report
Once you have submitted a report, you will be contacted by the LADO based on the urgency. Reports are prioritised daily.
You will be notified if your report:
- is being progressed for advice and consultation
- needs to follow the managing allegations process
- is considered an inappropriate allegation
You will be contacted by the LADO service within 3 working days.
After which you can follow up on a report by emailing the LADO service on cfs-lado@leics.gov.uk.