Make a LADO referral
Reporting concerns and allegations against staff or volunteers who work with children in Reading.
When to use this LADO referral form
- Use this form to report concerns about an adult who works with, or has contact with, children and young people in the Reading area.
- The form should be completed and submitted within one working day of the incident when ongoing action is required.
- Please complete all sections of the form as fully as possible.
- If you are worried that a child is at immediate risk of harm call 999
- For urgent concerns about the welfare of a child, use the Children’s Single Point of Access (CSPoA) referral.
Before making a referral
You can contact the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) for an initial discussion if you need urgent advice or are unsure whether a referral is appropriate.
You may not have access to all the information requested on the form. If this is the case, please indicate whether:
- The information will be provided later, or
- The question is not applicable to your role.
LADO contact details
Telephone: 0118 937 3659
Email: LADO@reading.gov.uk
How to submit the form
Please fill out the form as fully as you can and select ‘Submit’ at the end. You will see confirmation text appear on the form page and an email with your submission will be sent to you.
You may also download the referral form as a Word document to fill out offline if needed.