 authority children’s social care is unnecessary, or the strategy discussion or initial 129 The purpose of a strategy discussion and those likely to be involved is described in Working Together to Safeguard Children 96 assessment decides that is the case, the LADO should discuss the next steps with the case manager. No further action 372. Where the initial discussion leads to no further action, the case manager and the LADO should: • record the decision and justification for it, and • agree on what information should be put in writing to the individual concerned and by whom. Further enquiries 373. Where further enquiries are required to enable a decision about how to proceed, the LADO and case manager should discuss how and by whom the investigation will be undertaken. The LADO will provide advice and guidance to schools and colleges when considering allegations against adults working with children. The role of the LADO is not to investigate the allegation, but to ensure that an appropriate investigation is carried out, whether that is by the police, local authority children’s social care, the school or college, or a combination of these. In straightforward cases, the investigation should normally be undertaken by a senior member of the school or college’s staff. 374. Where there is a lack of appropriate resource within the school or college, or the nature or complexity of the allegation requires it, the allegation will require an independent investigator. Many local authorities provide for an independent investigation of allegations for schools that are maintained by the local authority, often as part of the HR/personnel services that schools and colleges can buy in from the authority. It is important that local authorities ensure that schools and colleges in that area