Issue - meetings

To consider a report of the Local Authority Designated Officer.

That the Designated Officer Annual Report be received and noted.

Reason for the decision:

To provide understanding of the management of allegations process and the impact of Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) service.

The Cabinet Member for Children’s Services, Education, and Skills introduced the report and outlined the key points. A positive part of the report was that length of time from the first contact to an outcome has improved. The role of Local Authority Designated Officer had a positive effect.

There were no comments from members.

Proposed by Cllr C Sutton, seconded by Cllr S Robinson.

Decision:

That the Designated Officer Annual Report be received and noted.