The Children’s Commissioner for England has published a blog post looking at the role of the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) in overseeing how concerns about adults working with children and young people are managed. The Commissioner held a roundtable discussion with experts which focused on the importance of the role in safeguarding children, while also highlighting some issues around: inconsistencies in practice; a lack of clarity in how to handle concerns made about professionals that do not meet the test for criminal prosecution; and the role of institutional culture in influencing how well children are listened to and safeguarded.