Scottish Exchange of Data: looked after children

Information and documentation relating to the provision of data for the annual Looked After Children data collection.


Background

This is an annual individual level survey on Looked After Children. Examples of data variables captured are gender, age, ethnicity, SCN, special educational needs, statute group, type of accommodation, time looked after and admissions and discharges during the year.

Key information

Nature of Exchange

Local Authority Social Work to Scottish Government

Level                                                  

Individual children

Coverage                                      

1 August 2023 - 31 July 2024

Submission to Scottish Government     

15 November 2024

Month of Publication

March

Method of data submission

ProcXed

Read the Looked After Children, Child Protection, and Secure Units Statistics Privacy Notices and Data Sharing Statements.

Survey documentation

Looked after children 2024 guidance notes
Care Leavers 2024 guidance notes
Looked after children and Care Leaver data specifications 2024
Looked after children 2024 XML template
Care Leaver 2024 XML template
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