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Children in Need (CIN) Census
The Children in Need 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. While 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.
The 2008-09 CIN Census collection covers the 6-month period from 1 October 2008 to 31 March 2009. Subsequent collections will cover the entire financial year.
News
- May 2009
- The DSG Helpdesk now regularly emails status updates about the Children in Need Census 2008-09 return to all CIN contacts. The purpose of these updates is to show the latest position on the collection, as well as to identify any problem areas, give advice or guidance, or share best practice. 2008-09 CIN status updates.
- The list of LA focus group members has been updated.
- April 2009
The April CIN newsletter was issued in the week commencing 27 April. - March 2009
- A joint meeting of the suppliers and the LA focus group took place on 16 March. Documents from the meeting are available on the supplier meetings sub-page.
- The March CIN newsletter was issued in the week commencing 16 March.
Resources
There are many resources available to help LAs prepare for and
implement the 2008-09 CIN Census. These are accessible below:
- LA Newsletters — previous updates on the Census
- 2008-09 CIN status updates
- Letters and communications from DCSF to your LA
- Model Implementation Plan — a project plan for the CIN Census
- CIN Guidance notes and FAQs — most recent documentation for 2008-09 and 2009-10
- Scope examples — specific examples to help you with the scope of the 2008-09 collection
- CIN technical specifications 2008-09 and 2009-10
- COLLECT guidance
- COLLECT training workshop notes
- CSV-XML converter and guidance
- FPN suggested text and advice
- Conferences past and present
- Papers from meetings between the LA focus group and DCSF
- Papers from meetings between MIS suppliers and DCSF
- Materials and documentation some LAs have provided to the Department to share with other LAs.
- CIN LA support team contacts.
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Page updated 28 May 2009
