Where it is concluded that there is insufficient evidence to substantiate an allegation, the LADO will advise the designated senior manager of the employer to enable her/him to consider what further action, if any, should be taken.
False allegations may be a strong indicator of abuse taking place elsewhere in a child/young person’s life, which require further exploration. If an allegation is demonstrably false, the employer, in consultation with the LADO, should refer the matter to Children’s Social Care to determine whether the child is in need of services or may have been abused by someone else.
If it is established that an allegation has been deliberately invented, the Police should be asked to consider what action may be appropriate.
