NLN Conference 2024 All that is valuable in human society depends upon the opportunity for development accorded the individual. Albert Einstein The National LADO Conference is an opportunity to: Learn from other professionals that share your role To attend talks with a focus on your role Take part in the only LADO training. Our sessions are run by LADOs for LADOs To be able to influence the legal framework in which we work This year the conference was held at The Encore Suite at Old Trafford , the Home of Manchester United Football Club. The National LADO Network would like to thank Manchester United for kindly providing the venue for the event and acting as gracious hosts for the day. The event was attended by over 140 LADOs from round the country who as well as taking part in a number of interactive workshops also enjoyed A welcome and update from the Chair of the NLN, Steve Hall a presentation from Stuart Gallagher, Senior Lecturer, Institute of Education, University of Worcester, on Changing Safeguarding cultures An Update from Cathy Taylor- Acting Head of Partnerships, on the Dation and Barring Service Outreach project Rita Dada, Deptuty Chair of NLN welcomes Cathy Taylor from DBS Workshops at the Conference included Preparing for and Surviving OFSTED Led by Tracey Holyhead Sefton LADO Mark Gay – Bury LADO DATA – What do we collect and what should we collect? Led by Colette Morris – Oldham LADO andJo Peake – Leeds LADO Example of Good practice of an award-winning project in Rochdale regarding After School activities Led by Louise Hurst – Rochdale LADO Support and Training: A case study Led by Kim Taylor – Leicestershire LADO andAnita Hopkins – Trafford LADO