Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 103111
Children: Protection
Tabled: 5 January 2026
Answered: 15 January 2026
Named DayQuestion
John Milne
Liberal Democrat — Horsham
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether her Department has made an assessment of the potential merits of introducing independent Local Authority Designated Officers.
Answer
Josh MacAlisterThe Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) plays a vital role in safeguarding children by overseeing the management of allegations made against adults who work with children in any capacity.The department is aware of proposals to introduce independent ...
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