Children: Protection
Commons · Question 103111 · Tabled 5 Jan 2026 · Department for Education · Official record
Answered 15 Jan 2026
Question
Asked by John Milne
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
Answered by Josh MacAlister, 15 Jan 2026
The 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 ...