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Referral Referral to the LADO must occur within 1 working day of the allegation being identified, regardless of whether the alleged individual is still in employment, to: • LADO in the child’s or adult’s local authority if the allegation concerns a specific victim. • LADO (or equivalent) in the alleged’s local authority if no identifiable victim. The LADO will: • Discuss and obtain details of the allegation. • Check for evidence that the allegation is false or unfounded. Serious allegations require immediate referral to Local Authority and Police. Investigations by external authorities take precedence over internal procedures. Suspension does not indicate guilt and must be considered carefully. Non recent allegations must be treated with the same statutory rigour as current allegations. The DSL must ensure referral to the LADO within 1 working day regardless of when the alleged incident occurred A learner may be at risk of significant harm. • The allegation warrants Police investigation or could lead to dismissal. • The individual may interfere with witnesses. The decision rests with the DSL and PD, in discussion with CEdO and considering Police/Local Authority advice. Feedback to the individual reporting or receiving the allegation and others who need to know is the responsibility of the DSL and PD. Suspension is a neutral act and does not imply guilt. Record-keeping All allegations, including non-recent and low-level concerns, must be securely recorded and retained until the individual reaches normal retirement age, or 10 years from the date of the allegation if younger, aligning with KCSIE 2025. Post-Investigation Actions Following external investigation, the DSL and LADO will review the outcome and decide further actions, which may include: • Reintegrating the staff member. • Alerting other employers. Suspension Consider suspension if: •
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