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Children's LADO referral form


If the child is at immediate risk of harm, do not use this form and instead contact the emergency services on 999 or contact the Single Point of Access team.

Use this form to submit an allegation to the Children’s LADO about an adult who works with children.

If you have already completed a Statement of Referral (SOR) then you do not need to fill out this form as well. SPoA will pass on the details to us.

We aim to respond within one working day.

To find out how we use your data for Children’s Services please read our privacy notice. 

About you (the person making the referral)

If you do not provide your details we will be unable to respond and process this referral

Enter as a number with no spaces
If you are a professional, use your work email address

About the adult involved

Please provide as much information about the adult as you can

Please provide any relevant information relating to employment history. Including start date, work outside of the local authority and any previous complaints or allegations.



About the child

Please do not use initials for name and state if name unknown






About the allegation
Choose as many that apply
Only enter a brief summary here and not the full history at this stage of the referral