e and as appropriate the police immediately as per the processes explained in Part one of this guidance. 364. There are two aspects to consider when an allegation is made: • Looking after the welfare of the child - the designated safeguarding lead (or a deputy) is responsible for ensuring that the child is not at risk and referring cases of suspected abuse to the local authority children’s social care as described in Part one of this guidance. • Investigating and supporting the person subject to the allegation - the case manager should discuss with the LADO, the nature, content and context of the allegation, and agree a course of action. 365. When dealing with allegations, schools and colleges should: • apply common sense and judgement • deal with allegations quickly, fairly and consistently, and • provide effective protection for the child and support the person subject to the allegation. 366. Schools and colleges should ensure they understand the local authority arrangements for managing allegations, including the contact details and what 95 information the LADO will require when an allegation is made. Before contacting the LADO, schools and colleges should conduct basic enquiries in line with local procedures to establish the facts and to help them determine whether there is any foundation to the allegation, being careful not to jeopardise any future police investigation. For example whether: • the individual was in the school or college at the time of the allegations • the individual did or could have come into contact with the child • there were any witnesses, and • there is any CCTV footage 367. These are just a sample of example questions. Schools and colleges should be familiar with what initial information the LADO will require. This information can be found in