Concerns and allegations against staff or volunteers who work with children
The Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) is responsible for managing all safeguarding concerns and allegations that relate to adults who have contact with children through their work or in a volunteering capacity.
Contact the LADO
You should make contact with the LADO when there is an allegation that a person who works with children or young people in connection to their voluntary or employment activities has:
- possibly committed a criminal offence related to or against a child
- behaved in a way that may have or has harmed a child
- behaved towards a child or children in a way that suggests they could pose a risk or harm to children
- behaved in a way that suggests they might not be suitable to work with or volunteer with children
To make a referral to the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO), please email LewishamLADO@Lewisham.gov.uk.
Named Lewisham LADO
Caroline Aitken
Local Authority Designated Officer
Lewisham Council
Laurence House
Catford
SE6 4RU
Email: LewishamLADO@Lewisham.gov.uk
Phone: 020 8314 7280
If you are unable to contact the LADO directly please contact the Family First Contact Point (FFCP)who will give advice and forward a message to the LADO. The FFCP number is 020 8314 6660 and the email address is MashAgency@Lewisham.gov.uk.
The LADO referral form can be downloaded here:
Published on: 30/10/2025