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Children in Need Census
The Children in Need (CIN) census (in 2000, 2001, 2003 and 2005) has been the Department's only source of information on the numbers and characteristics of children in need, i.e. children receiving social-services support. The previous CIN censuses recorded information on children in need during a "typical week"; the new census will capture slightly different information over a financial year, enabling deeper and more robust analysis. Frequently asked questions and revised guidance for CIN Census 2008-09 can be found on the DCSF website. The Department also issue newsletters from time to time to update LAs and all those involved in the collection of CIN on developments and to ask for feedback.
In preparation for the CIN Census, planned for 2008-2009, a series of conferences for partners has been held.
Conferences for Management Information System (MIS) suppliers
Papers from the conferences held for MIS suppliers are posted here:
- 23 September 2008 meeting notes and presentation slides
- 21 May 2008 meeting notes, presentation slides and handouts
- 25 January 2008 meeting notes
- 2 November 2007 meeting notes.
Conferences for Local Authorities and MIS suppliers
Papers from the 2008 conferences held for LAs and MIS suppliers (London 13 November; Birmingham 19 November; Leeds 20 November) are available:
Papers from the 2007 conferences held for LAs and MIS suppliers (London 19 November; York 29 November; Birmingham 4 December) are posted here:
Changes to 2008-09 Children in Need Census
Two changes to the 2008-09 CIN census were announced in a letter sent to all CIN data contacts in local
authorities on 2 January 2008.
Fair Processing Notice (FPN) for children looked after and children
in need
A letter dated 15 February 2008 to LA Directors of Social
Services and officials responsible for management of children in need and
children looked after data, together with the accompanying guidance notes, can
be found on the corresponding FPN webpage.
Model Implementation Plan
Planning and readiness assessment tools were issued to LAs in
June 2008 to help with planning to deliver the Census:
The CIN presentation slides from the Data Collection Sub-ICES (DCSI), held on 1 and 2 July 2008, is also available.
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Page updated 2 December 2008
