Department for Education written question – answered at on 7 November 2025.
Bambos Charalambous
Labour, Southgate and Wood Green
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, when she plans to launch a consultation on the new Local Authority Designated Officer handbook.
Josh MacAlister
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Education
The Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) plays a vital role in safeguarding children by overseeing the management of allegations made against individuals who work with children in any capacity. To ensure this role is delivered consistently and effectively across all local authorities, the next revision of ‘Working together to safeguard children’ will include enhanced content on the role of the LADO. The department will continue to work with the sector on any further developments, including the development of a LADO Handbook.
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