Referrals in Brighton & Hove should be made to Front Door for Families
Parents should be informed unless there is a significant risk of harm.
Consultation on any issue does not require notification. FDfE should be able to advice depending on the circumstance.
🕸 www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/frontdoorforfamilies
☎ 01273 290400
Any allegation or concern about a member of staff or volunteer must be reported to FDfF, LADO and, depending on the seriousness of the allegation, Ofsted.
The Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) is responsible for the oversight and management of allegations made against employees. Consequently they should be informed of all allegations that come to an employer’s attention.
The LADO for Brighton and Hove City Council can be contacted via:
✉️ Email: [email protected]
Consultation Form: https://www.bhscp.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/04/LADO-Referral-Consultation-Form.docx
https://www.bhscp.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/04/LADO-Referral-Consultation-Form.docx
Further information is available here:
https://www.bhscp.org.uk/local-authority-designated-officer-lado/
In line with the EYFS, the Lead Practitioner for Safeguarding is responsible for liaising with the Local Safeguarding Children's Board. The Single Point of Advice (SPoA) provides guidance on concerns about children at Level 3 or 4 (targeted/specialist and child protection services) on the continuum of need.
Key points for referrals in East Sussex: