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Recommendation 13
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Acknowledged
The Department could point to examples in other work where it has used technology to...
Conclusion
The Department could point to examples in other work where it has used technology to reduce the burdens of data collection, and shared data back with front line organisations in ways that incentivise local use.35 The Independent Review of Children’s Social Care (the Care Review) also reported on encouraging good practice, and recommended a National Data and Technology Taskforce to support improvement in data collection, sharing and use to inform decisions.36 The Department accepts that there is more to do to get agreement on what is important data in children’s social care. The Department told is it is working with the Association of Directors of Children’s Social Care in shaping its response to data issues raised in the Review.37 Tackling barriers to innovation
Government Response Summary
The government hopes to embed a culture of learning and evaluation by improving the quality and transparency of data collected, giving a better understanding of the impact of policies, and the short and longer-term outcomes for children and families.
Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
3.4 By improving the quality, and transparency of the data collected, the department will have a stronger evidence base to improve policy design and evaluation, giving a better understanding of the impact of policies, and the short and longer-term outcomes for children and families. More timely data will also enable quicker identification and resolution of sector wide or local authority specific issues. By sharing local authority data more widely, the department hopes to embed a culture of learning and evaluation, to help everyone improve their practice.