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Managing Allegations

14 April @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Join us for this essential session designed for professionals in children’s social care, providing a comprehensive guide to managing allegations against staff, carers, or others involved in the care of children.

📅 Date & Time: 14th April, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Live Online via Teams
📢 Early Bird Price: £40.5 + VAT (Register 2+ weeks before)
🎟️ Standard Price: £54 + VAT (Group Discount available for groups of 5+)

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Managing allegations against staff, carers, or others involved in the care of children is one of the most sensitive and complex responsibilities in social care. Ensuring that concerns are handled legally, fairly, and in line with safeguarding principles is critical to protecting children while also supporting staff. This seminar provides essential guidance for professionals navigating these challenges, equipping them with the knowledge and confidence to respond effectively.

Course Highlights

🔹 Legal & Regulatory Framework – Learn how to apply statutory guidance and best practices
🔹 The Role of the Designated Officer (LADO) – Understand their role in investigations
🔹 Effective Response to Allegations – Balancing child safeguarding with fair processes for staff
🔹 Collaboration & Communication – Working with key agencies, maintaining transparency
🔹 Developing Safer Systems – Creating policies that promote accountability and reduce risks

Meet Your Trainer: Ray Said
Ray has an extensive background in managing the investigation of allegations against people who work with children and most recently served as L.A.D.O. for Tameside Council

Ray also spent 7 years in the dual role of L.A.D.O. & Risk Manager for Liverpool City Council where he managed the investigation of allegations against people who work with children and ,as Risk Manager, he was Children Services lead officer for Multi Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA)

Ray has previously been Quality Assurance & Safeguarding Service Manager, Social Care Complaints Manager and spent 5 years as Learning and Development Officer.

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