Concerns About a Professional
If you are concerned that a member of staff or a volunteer has:
Behaved in a way which has harmed, or may have harmed a child.
Possibly committed an offence against or related to a child
Behaved towards a child in a way that indicates she or he may pose a risk of harm to children
Behaved, or may have behaved in a way that indicates they may not be suitable to work with children
You must notify the Local Area Designated Officer (LADO)
The Local Authority Designed Officer for Newcastle is Melanie Scott based in the Multi Agency Screening Hub (MASH) at Allendale Road, Byker, Newcastle NE6 2SZ Tel: 0191 2772500 and E-Mail: lado@newcastle.gov.uk